HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) – James Madison women’s basketball shot 50.0% (33-of-66) from the field and out-rebounded Navy by 20 (46-26), pouring in 46 points in the paint for a 77-61 JMU win on Wednesday night inside the Atlantic Union Bank Center.

With a four-point edge (38-34) at the intermission, the Dukes (2-2) outscored the Mids (1-2) in the third quarter 21-8, with a rebound margin of +12 (17-5) to help propel JMU to its 11th consecutive home victory.

Four Dukes scored in double figures, highlighted by a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds from Trinity Moore, who made her first start in exactly 600 days. Bree Robinson connected on 7-of-11 (.636) from the field, with season highs in points (15) and assists (6).

Grace McDonough finished with 12 points and six boards, tying her career high with two steals, while Trynce Taylor tallied 10 points and six rebounds off the bench, both season highs.

Zakiya Stephenson added eight points with a pair of threes and registered four assists. Delilah Soltys produced nine points as a reserve and recorded four rebounds and two steals in the win.

Maddie Leach wrangled in a career-high five rebounds and dished out two helpers in her first career start. Lastly, Reagan Edsell notched her first points as a Duke, knocking down a corner three in the fourth quarter.

Navy’s offense was paced by Zanai Barnett-Gay, who hit 4-of-8 (.500) from three for 16 points with four assists. Grace Minihane shot 80.0% (4-of-5) from the field for 11 points off the bench.

JMU will remain in Harrisonburg to host East Carolina on Sunday, Nov. 15, as part of a doubleheader. Tipoff against the Pirates is slated for 1 p.m. and will stream on ESPN+.

How It Happened
First Quarter – JMU 20, Navy 17
• The Dukes jumped out to a 9-1 lead at the 8:10 mark, leading to a timeout from Navy.
• Robinson and Moore both added six points in the frame as JMU shot 52.9% (9-of-17) from the floor.

Second Quarter – JMU 38, Navy 34
• Both teams had an efficient period as the Dukes went 8-for-12 (.667) and the Mids hit 6-of-13 (.462) from the field
• Robinson added another seven points on 3-of-4 (.750).

Third Quarter – JMU 59, Navy 42
• A quick 5-0 start for the Dukes, highlighted by a triple from Stephenson, gave them a 43-34 advantage and forced a Navy timeout.
• Stephenson finished with eight points in the frame, hitting a pair of threes, as JMU outscored the Mids 21-8.

Fourth Quarter – JMU 77, Navy 61
• JMU’s scoring ways continued as the Dukes’ 22-3 run made it a 26-point game (71-45) near the midpoint of the final period.
• The Mids closed on a 13-3 run over the final 4:03, with 11 points from Barnett-Gay.

Game Notes
• The Dukes won in wire-to-wire fashion for the first time this season.
• JMU held an advantage in points in the paint (46-22) and fast-break points (18-3).
• Moore’s double-double was her first since registering 14 points and 10 rebounds in Stephen F. Austin’s 63-57 win over Southeastern Louisiana to help the Ladyjacks secure their 17th Southland Conference Tournament title on March 13, 2025.

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