JMU's McDaniel shines ahead of Davidson matchup

The Davidson Wildcats will face the James Madison Dukes in a basketball game tonight in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The matchup is set for 7 p.m. EDT. James Madison recently lost to Arkansas State, despite Peyton McDaniel's strong performance, where he scored 24 points. The Dukes are currently ranked second in the Sun Belt Conference, with an average of 28.5 defensive rebounds per game. McDaniel leads the team, averaging 6.6 rebounds. Davidson is not as high-scoring, averaging 63.1 points per game. They are shooting 41.8% from the field this season. In contrast, JMU averages 76.9 points per game, along with 5.5 three-pointers made each game. This is more than what Davidson typically allows. Notable players include McDaniel for JMU, who averages 16.5 points and 8.5 rebounds. For Davidson, Charlise Dunn is a key player, averaging 12.2 points and 6.1 rebounds. In their last ten games, JMU has won 9 times, averaging nearly 77 points. Davidson has also performed well, winning 8 of their last 10 games, averaging 59.5 points. The game promises to showcase two strong teams battling for the win.