James Madison vs. Western Ky. - December 18, 2024

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Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Hilltoppers logo, Hilltoppers 8-6, 1ST 0, 2ND 14, 3RD 0, 4TH 3, TOT 17

Hilltoppers(8-6)

Dukes logo, Dukes 9-4, 1ST 7, 2ND 0, 3RD 10, 4TH 10, TOT 27

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13:40[3rd & 5 @ JMU 17] C.Veltkamp pass complete. Catch made by M.Barry for 17 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

8:03N.Ruelas extra point is good.

8:09[2nd & 3 @ WKU 7] J.Evans rushed for 7 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

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So great to have @Shep71 speak with us this week about being UnCommon! #GoDukes | #iMpact

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So great to have @Shep71 speak with us this week about hope and inspiration! #GoDukes | #iMpact

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s official return to Milwaukee will be on January 28th 🍿 It will be the Heat-Bucks’ second matchup of the season 🔥🦌

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first time facing Milwaukee as a member of the Heat will be on November 18th 🔥🦌 Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro will also be facing off as opponents for the first time 👀🍿

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Davis Martin was EJECTED and benches clear after this pitch hit Sal Stewart 👀 Stewart homered earlier in the game.

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Buckle up....LaMelo Ball and Minnesota in the Motor City on Jan. 24 per a source that requested anonymity out of embarrassment.

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BREAKING: JMU QB Alonza Barnett III is entering the @TransferPortal, @On3Sports has learned In his career he’s totaled 5,433 passing yards and 49 TDs Added 1,075 yards & 23 TDs on the ground He was named the 2025 Sun Belt POTY https://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7q

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Earned. #GoDukes | #CFBPlayoff

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