Mevius sank a 55-foot half-court buzzer beater - effectively dubbed the "Mevius Miracle" - to win the game moments later. Two JMU head coaches were thrown into the spotlight at the announcement of realignment mens basketball head coach Mark Byington and field hockey head coach Christy Morgan. January 9, Monday: Winter session 3 (one-week) classes meet as scheduled. Being a member of ESPN now this affiliation will be something special.. JMU swim and dive finished its fall schedule over the weekend. The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball schedule for the York College Cardinals . Mins. Siena Notes. Siena ended home play with a 69-52 loss against Quinnipiac last Saturday, with the team unable to overcome a veteran Bobcat squad for the second time this season. (); : The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball schedule for the . (); : JMUs also been welcomed by the Sun Belt Conference with support over the last few days. The Official Website of Colorado Mesa University Athletics, #10 (2) Fort Lewis vs. #16 (3) Black Hills State. 2023 Feb 11 (Sat) 6 p.m. Midco Sports Jackrabbit Sports Network. James Madison University released its Men's and Women's basketball schedules as official members of the Sunbelt Conference for 2022-2023 this week. vs. Southern Miss. Tentative Fall and Spring Semesters, 2024-2028 Fall Semester 2022 Additional Fall Dates and Deadlines August 24, Wednesday:Classes meet as scheduled. The Dukes return home to host Appalachian State on Jan. 12 and Georgia State on Jan. 14. The photographer pointed to the table holding the decorations and summoned JMUs long-tenured athletics director to pick up the football that was on the table. Jan 14 7:00 p.m. The 2022-23 NBA regular season will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 18 with doubleheader . Thats because of the change at the division level and necessary adjustments to an FBS way of life. I think [JMUs] investment in the facilities makes a difference.. Brown is also second in total blocks (40), third in rebounding (7.8), and third in blocks per-game (1.54). Texas State. (); : Junior Thundering Herd Clinic / 2022 Myrtle Beach Bowl Champions Recognition. With most of JMU Athletics, the move to the Sun Belt will just mean playing new teams and competing at a higher level for a conference crown. 2022-23 Women's Basketball Schedule - James Madison University Athletics James Madison University Athletics 2022-23 Women's Basketball Schedule at Next Game Mar 3 / 12:30 p.m. The Dukes swept the Pride, winning 3-0 (27-25,. The Sun Belt uses ESPN and ESPN+ as streaming services instead. W, 81-73. JMU and ODU are already rivals, playing regularly in field hockey and basketball almost every season. Game Log. At the end of the day, though, Bourne was still smiling he got JMU athletics to the FBS. Halfway through JMU football leads William & Mary 13-0. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. JMU football also gets to offer more scholarships with the move. JMU will transition most of its sports to the Sun Belt on July 1, 2022. JMU's four-game road swing continues on Feb. 2 at South Alabama before heading to Georgia Southern for their second matchup against the Eagles on Feb. 4. All game times, as well as the non-conference schedule will be announced at a later date. Success! JMU football isnt set to be a full Sun Belt member until 2024. vs. #10 Colorado School of Mines. (); : (); : Summit * vs. South Dakota. The Breeze's Sports Editors and News Editor share sights and sounds from the media day. . TV: ESPN+ . Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. We were really sad to see mens soccer go away when we had to discontinue it because of the sports changing, Gill said. There was an error processing your request. February 25, 2023 2023 Jersey Mike's CAA Men's Basketball Championship Mar 5 (Sun) 6:00 PM . This one had Sun Belt Conference written across it. Hunter College. 2022-2023 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Schedule: *All times are listed as ET. Box Score Recap Game Book (PDF) D'Antoni Press Conference History. The Saints have also collected five true road victories and six total away from home this season, matching the most since the 2015-16 season (six true road, seven total). (); : : Sweet . Recap; ET (2 p.m. CT) Location: Pensacola, Fla. Winds light and variable. The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball schedule for the College of Charleston Cougars . JMU lost 6-1 to Marshall in this falls season opener. ); Copyright 2023 York College Athletic (); : This has changed our entire University Event Scheduling Timeline. Women's Basketball Bourne said hes excited about this, as ESPN is a service that broadcasts many conferences, while FloSports main revenue-bringer is the CAA. Sun Belt schedule costs softball midweeks, in-state matchups. The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball schedule for the York College of Pennsylvania . In the last few weeks leading up to JMUs acceptance of an invitation to join the Sun Belt, Gill said he looked at location and what the assets for the conference of each school he accepted into the conference. Online Managing Editor Savannah Reger talked to head coach Lauren LaPorte about the method behind the scheduling, why there are fewer midweek games and the overall theme of the slate: balance. Georgia Southern then makes their way to Harrisonburg on Jan. 19 before the Dukes welcome Troy on Jan. 21. These teams wont be going to the Sun Belt because the conference doesnt currently sponsor those sports. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. RALEIGH - The NC State softball team dropped game four of the Wolfpack Classic to James Madison, 5-1, Saturday evening at Dail Stadium. While traveling and scheduling will look different for every CAA program next fall, JMU football wont be under the same rules or be in the same system theyve been in for the last 50 years. (); : The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. To make the required funding, JMU will begin its financial transition July 1, 2024, for a five-year window ending June 30, 2029. Follow along on social media for all schedule additions and changes or at JMUSports.com. 33. AM 900 WKDW plays Staunton & Augusta County's All-Time Classic Country Favorites and is home for Bob Delmont, Bob Pickett, Kathi Yeager, and Adam Dellinger. JMU Athletic Director holds a Sun Belt football prior to the press conference on Nov. 6, announcing JMU's move to FBS. Box Score (PDF) History. Theres been fan speculation that the teams could go to the Big East, but talks are still very early, lacrosse head coach Shelley Klaes said. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Athletic Director. Right now, JMU broadcasts on FloSports, the CAA streaming service. Win Your Trip to Our 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards! The commissioner referred to JMU softballs run in the Womens College World Series time and time again and that JMU would increase the Sun Belts competitiveness and appeal. Individually, freshman Elisa Mevius is the league's top free throw shooter (83.5), while sophomore Anajah Brown ranked first in offensive rebounds per-game (3.6). Some were about the future of JMU Athletics, others about the ban placed on JMU by the CAA which doesnt allow the Dukes to compete in conference championships. September 30-October 2, Friday-Sunday:Family Weekend Ive got two guys on the team that have also played in this league, so its different.. ASUN * at. Box Score. (); : The Sun Belt Men's & Women's Basketball Championships will take place from Tuesday, Feb. 28, to Monday, March 6, at the Pensacola Bay Center in Pensacola, Fla. All 14 teams will qualify for the tournament. Sports Editor Savannah Reger shares the good, the bad and the ugly of the Dukes' first half performance. Both Gill and Bourne said repeatedly during the announcement that regional rivalries were a driving realignment factor. Moon Township, Pa. UPMC Events Center. Before the game started, JMU kicked off the Senior Night festivities for redshirt senior guard Vado Morse and four graduate transfers: guard Takal . In step with other schools moving from the FCS to the FBS, JMU will play a hybrid schedule during fall 2022. Box Score; Recap; Game Notes; Box Score (PDF) Hattiesburg, MS. Radio: KLIP 105.3 FM. Itll be a trying test, a different look and a team effort to form a squad ready for FBS action. The Saints (17-11, 11-7) begin their two-game swing in the Buffalo area at rival Niagara (15-11, 14-4) on Thursday, March 2 at 6 PM at the Gallagher . Hide/Show Additional Information For Austin Peay - February 16, 2023 Feb 18 (Sat) 8:00 PM ESPN+ 1010XL. North Carolina A&T / Stony Brook - Quarterfinals . The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball schedule for the University of Louisiana Monroe War Hawks. After holding a 20-point lead and putting up 47 on Niagara in the first half, the Saints battled against a furious comeback attempt in the final 20 minutes of play, with the visitors taking the lead for the first time thanks to a go-ahead layup from Angel Parker with 4.5 seconds remaining. Feb 16 (Thu) W, 71-56. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Siena currently leads the MAAC in scoring offense (68.2) and defensive rebounds per-game (26.7), while ranking second in rebounding (40.57), steals per-game (9.6), and three-point percentage (31.7). vs. Feb 16 (Thu) / Final. (); : More 2022-23 Pelicans Pages. JMU Athletics is officially in the Sun Belt and Commissioner Keith Gill, Athletic Director Jeff Bourne and JMU president Jonathan Alger all met with the media. All game times, as well as the non-conference schedule will be announced at a later date. (); : Watch and cheer for Intramural Sports Basketball teams in championship games. ); : I think [being at Richmond] actually gave me some insights about what JMU was, Gill said. L, 67-76. These five games all happen to be the first-ever meetings between JMU and the slated opponent. Right now, scholarships are capped at 63 for the FCS, although up to 85 players can be on a team. Jan 19 8:00 PM ET/7:00 PM CT. He said years of research, planning and patience landed the Dukes into a conference that was the right fit that is, to have regional rivalries and competition where JMU is an asset. Additionally, field hockey, lacrosse and swim & dive will all find new homes getting the chance to continue their seasons of success in a new conference. Finally, JMU football head coach Curt Cignetti will see a salary increase of $225,000 over the next three years; the football assistant salary pool will also increase $378,00 over the same timeframe. (); : 2022-23 Men's Basketball Schedule - Old Dominion University Old Dominion University Athletics Opens in new window SPORTS MEN'S TEAMS Baseball Basketball Football Golf Soccer Sailing Swimming Tennis WOMEN'S TEAMS Basketball Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Sailing Swimming Tennis Volleyball FAN ZONE Newsletter Signup Event Registration San Marcos, Texas. He added that the basketball arena was already one of the best in the conference. Sisters Aaliyah and Angel Parker are the league's top-two scorers with an average of 17.3 and 16 points per-game, and are also 1-2 in the MAAC in steals per-contest (3.54 & 3.29, respectively). BUFFALO, NY- With its starting fate already decided for next week's MAAC Championship, Siena Women's Basketball heads west for its final road trip of the 2022-23 regular season. JMU is moving up from FCS, where the Dukes won the national championship in 2016 and advanced to the title game in 2017 and 2019. The month closes out with a pair of road games as the Dukes play Coastal Carolina (Jan. 26) and Georgia State (Jan. 28), both for the second time. The fee is projected to be paid off by the end of the 2022 fiscal year on June 30, 2022. Men's Basketball vs UTEP February 25, 2023 2 p.m. Men's Basketball vs UTEP February 25, 2023 2 p.m. Men's Basketball vs UTEP February 25, 2023 2 p.m. Itll be four ranked teams, and really powerful.. Men's Basketball vs Saginaw Valley State March 1, 2023 5:30 PM. Siena aims for its first win at the Gallagher Center and its first regular season sweep of Niagara since the 2016-17 campaign. In the FBS, all 85 of those slots can be full scholarships, but King said that theyre going to be spaced out over the next several years to ensure stability. During that time, various sporting budgets will see yearly incremental increases, including ticketing and sponsorships. Theres no doubt about it the athletics administration is excited about the move. Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. Competing with an alma mater is exciting, but to become a conference rival? The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball schedule for the Skip To Main Content . 5 Maryland, 8-7, Steinbrecher receives contract extension through 2027, Review | 'The Last of Us' takes a breather, continues to impress in episode 6, JMU Faculty Senate did not follow state open meeting laws in Thursdays meeting, which it pledges to follow in its bylaws. W, 68-55. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Mins. (); : From NBA.com Staff. ET on CBS) First Four: March 14-15. Secs. Sun Belt * at. (); : You have permission to edit this article. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? Ticket sales for football and basketball are projected to increase 8% by June 30, 2023, then an additional 4% annually for club, season and single game tickets. Pregame coverage tips off at 5:30 PM, with Joe Mixie and longtime color commentator Steve Amedio on the call. Overall, the Dukes were 123-40 (.755) in Sinclair under Steinbrecher, including 79-16 (.832) over the last eight campaigns. The Dukes will face six SBC opponents just once, traveling to South Alabama (Jan. 12), Troy (Jan. 19) and Southern Miss (Jan. 21), while playing host to Texas State (Jan. 5), ULM (Jan. 28) and Louisiana (Feb. 18). Hide/Show Additional Information For Texas State - January 12, 2023 Jan 14 (Sat) 2:00 PM ESPN+ 107.9 KFIN. Despite two games remaining in the 2022-23 regular season, Siena has already locked up a first-round bye in the MAAC Tournament for the second straight year, and will face Fairfield in a MAAC Quarterfinal matchup on Thursday, March 9 at 3:30 PM in Atlantic City. : As the first batter to the plate in the bottom of the . The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball schedule for the . The level of exposure that will be brought to us by the Sun Belt will be phenomenal, Bourne said. You can tell that JMU was committed to athletics, Gill said. Follow along with all schedule additions and changes on social media or at JMUSports.com. Bourne looked down at the football and smiled. For more sports coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. RMAC. W, 71-56. vs. Green Bay. The Pack ended JMU's attempt to increase the lead by grabbing an out on the next batter. So to bring it back at this level is going to be awesome. The Dukes opened the game with a two run homer to left field. Ever since the ban on JMU athletics' postseason conference play, JMU student-athletes have fought back against the ruling. 202332. One more road game and JMU football took care of business. Chance of rain 90%.. Cloudy. Swimmers were at the Fall Frenzy while the Divers were at the N.C State invitational. All times listed are in Mountain Time Stevenson. Siena came out on top in improbable fashion during the teams' first meeting on February 11 at the UHY Center. Arena: Smoothie King Center Attendance: 499,972 (26th of 30) Pelicans Franchise Index. Coaches and players alike are still focused on this season, but the departments buzzing with anticipation about the pending move. (); : 18 BYU in First Round of NCAA Championship, Stage Set for Dukes in Opening Round of 2022 NCAA Championship. Transactions. The move will change various aspects of the athletics department over the coming years, all to follow the Cox Bill legislation that requires a limit on student fees funding NCAA athletics. Dec 2 (Fri) 7:30 PM. 49. Dec 18 (Sun) 2:00 PM. Thursday's contest can be viewed live on ESPN3, and can be heard locally on 88.3 FM The Saint or anywhere on iHeartRadio. Its only a glimpse of whats to come with new potential as East and West divisions are created to condense long road trips for student-athletes. . The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball schedule for the Skip To Main Content . August 17, 2022 12:04 PM. January 13, 2023 Jan 18 (Wed) 7 PM . I do think its a good league, ORegan said. First, the Dukes will pay a one-time fee of $1.25 million to the CAA as an exit fee $1 million for the CAA, and $250,000 for football. (); : Full James Madison Dukes schedule for the 2022-23 season including dates, opponents, game time and game result information. 3727 3428 . The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball schedule for the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits. Women's Wrestling (Coming Fall 2023): Schedule, Women's Wrestling (Coming Fall 2023): Roster, Women's Wrestling (Coming Fall 2023): News, Charles Wolf Gymnasium (M/W Basketball, M/W Wrestling, Volleyball), Graham Field (M/W Soccer, M/W Track & Field), Kinsley Field (Field Hockey, M/W Lacrosse). 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