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James Madison Downs Louisiana-Lafayette 68-61 - Match Report

Terrence Edwards Jr. scored 19 points leading James Madison to a 68-61 victory over Louisiana-Lafayette at Cajundome on Thursday.

Bettors who backed James Madison were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -6.0 at sportsbooks.

T.J. Bickerstaff had 14 points for James Madison and Noah Freidel chipped in with 11 points. Terrence Edwards Jr. had 5 assists for them, while T.J. Bickerstaff was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.

Louisiana-Lafayette got a 17-point performance from Kentrell Garnett, who was supported by 15 points from Kobe Julien. Themus Fulks had 3 assists in a losing cause for Louisiana-Lafayette, while Joe Charles grabbed 15 rebounds.

James Madison trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.

The rebound battle favored James Madison as they grabbed 41 boards, while Louisiana-Lafayette only had 30

James Madison heads into a battle against Southern Mississippi. Louisiana-Lafayette, meanwhile, will have their next action against Coastal Carolina.