Home runs from sophomore Emily LeGrand and freshman Mia Tribul powered James Madison softball to a split of games on the final day in Chapel Hill, taking down Elon, 13-4, before falling to North Carolina, 11-3, at Eugene A. Anderson Stadium.
Justin McBride and Eli Wilborn hit three free throws in the final 20 seconds to propel James Madison men’s basketball to a 73-71 win over Toledo on Saturday afternoon at the Atlantic Union Bank Center.
The Bridgewater College women’s basketball team bounced back on Saturday with a 54-48 victory over Guilford led by a strong second half.
EMU Men’s Basketball drops home game to No. 17 Roanoke, 73-57
Bridgewater College men’s basketball bested Averett on the road Saturday afternoon by a final score of 80-67.
Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Friday, 2/6
Despite a fourth-quarter surge, No. 19 James Madison lacrosse was unable to overcome its deficit as the Dukes fell to No. 1 North Carolina, 19-11, at Sentara Park on Friday afternoon.
James Madison softball opened the 2026 season with a thrilling 4–3 win over Saint Joseph’s on Friday at Anderson Softball Stadium, throwing out the game-tying run at the plate to end the game.
Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Thursday, 2/5
Due to forecasted weather conditions this weekend, James Madison lacrosse’s season opener against #1 North Carolina will now be played on Friday, Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. at the Sentara Park turf field.