Final
James Madison sneaks past UMBC 53-51
Nov 29, 2009 - 2:36 AM HARRISONBURG, Va.(AP) -- Julius Wells scored 18 points and James Madison defeated Maryland-Baltimore County 53-51 on Saturday night.Wells shot 7-for-15 from the field, including four 3-pointers for the Dukes (3-2).
James Madison led 45-43 with 8 minutes to play when they went on a 7-0 run. Two free throws from Desmond Thornton made the score 52-43 with 2:29 remaining.
The Retrievers responded with an 8-0 run, and a jumper by Robbie Jackson cut the lead to 52-51 with 33 seconds left.
The Dukes made only 1 of 3 free throws in their final two possessions, but the Retrievers failed to capitalize, missing two jumpers to end the game.
UMBC (0-5) was led by Jackson, who scored 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds.
The Retrievers outrebounded James Madison 41-32, but shot only 31 percent from the field (18-for-58).
- NCAA BB
UMBC 51
JMU 53 FINAL
Nov 28 8:59 PM - 57
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Maryland-Baltimore County 51, James Madison 53 2nd - 0:31Nov 28 8:51 PM - NCAA BB
UMBC 28
JMU 33 HALFTIME
Nov 28 7:56 PM
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