JMU Basketball Defeats Drexel 51-43

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The James Madison men's basketball team beat Drexel 51-43 Saturday at The Convocation Center.

Drexel tied the game at 38 with 4:43 to play, but a 10-0 run by JMU would hold off the comeback attempt.

Senior Devon Moore had 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for James Madison (9-8, 3-1 CAA).

Senior forward Rayshawn Goins also had 14 points for JMU, while pulling down 6 rebounds.

The Dukes will be back in action Tuesday at George Mason at 7pm.

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