JMU Basketball Teams Secure Victories; Women Dominate Navy, Men Earn First Win
James Madison University's women's basketball team defeated Navy 77-61 at home, and the JMU men's basketball team earned their first win of the season, beating Delaware 71-61 on the road.
Harrisonburg, VA, November 12, 2026 — James Madison University (JMU) basketball programs achieved notable success recently with both the women’s and men’s teams securing victories. The JMU women’s basketball team delivered a strong performance at home, defeating the Navy Midshipmen by a score of 77-61. This win showcased the team’s offensive capabilities and defensive execution on their home court.
In a separate contest, the JMU men’s basketball team secured a significant milestone, earning their first win of the current season. The team traveled on the road to face Delaware and emerged victorious with a final score of 71-61. This road win marks a crucial step for the men’s program as they continue their season.
Details regarding the specific performance statistics for individual players, coaching strategies, or the immediate implications of these wins were not provided in the summary. The summary stated that the women’s game was played at home for JMU and the men’s game was played on the road for JMU. Further information regarding the schedule, standings, or upcoming games for both teams was not available in the provided summary.
Both victories contribute to the ongoing narrative of the JMU athletic programs, highlighting the student-athletes’ dedication and competitive spirit. The women’s team’s victory adds to their season’s record, while the men’s team’s breakthrough win provides momentum for their upcoming matchups. The specific dates of these games were not included in the summary. The venues for the games were identified as ‘at home’ for the women’s team and ‘on the road’ for the men’s team. The opponent for the JMU women was Navy, and the opponent for the JMU men was Delaware. The final scores were 77-61 for the women’s game and 71-61 for the men’s game. The context surrounding these games, such as whether they were conference games or non-conference matchups, was not detailed in the summary. The status of the men’s team prior to this game, having not yet recorded a win, was explicitly mentioned as they earned their ‘first win of the season’.
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