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James Madison University is expected to name former Florida head coach Billy Napier as its next football coach, multiple sources told ESPN on Thursday.

James Madison finished on a 13-3 run to take down North Carolina Central, 67-62, on Wednesday night in non-conference men’s basketball action at the Atlantic Union Bank Center.

Area High School Basketball Scores – Wednesday, 12/3

Peyton McDaniel knocked down six three-pointers as James Madison went 9-for-22 (.409) from behind the arc to defeat East Carolina, 83-66, in non-conference women’s basketball action on Wednesday night in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.

Bridgewater College men’s basketball took down conference leading Shenandoah on home court to go on for a 54-49 victory Wednesday night.

EMU Men’s Basketball comes up short at No. 13 Virginia Wesleyan, 70-65

The Bridgewater College women’s basketball team used an 18-point fourth quarter to take down Randolph 54-42 on Wednesday night.

For the first time in program history, James Madison is ranked in the College Football Playoff Top 25, as it debuted at #25 in the latest CFP rankings, as announced on ESPN on Tuesday night during the CFP Rankings Show.

After a long Thanksgiving weekend, the EMU Women’s Basketball team got back on the court, making the trip to Hanover County to take on defending ODAC Champion Randolph Macon. The Yellow Jackets played well on their home court, handing the Royals a 67-40 defeat.

Area High School Basketball Scores – Monday, 12/1