Thursday, January 12
Harrisonburg, Va.
7:00 PM
College of Charleston
at
James Madison
Photo by: Al Samuels
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COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON (13-4, 4-0 CAA) vs. JAMES MADISON (5-12, 3-1 CAA)
Game #18
January 12, 2017 • 7:00 p.m. (ET)
JMU Convocation Center (6,426)
at Harrisonburg, Va.
Television: None
Radio: College of Charleston Radio Network (ESPN Radio 910 AM)
Series History: James Madison Leads 4-3
Last Meeting: JMU def. CofC, 56-52, on Feb. 11, 2016 in Charleston, S.C.
Internet: Free Live Statistics at www.JMUStats.com
Live Video: Free Live Video at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/jmu/
Twitter: @CofCBasketball
THE COACHES
College of Charleston: Earl Grant
Third Year at CofC: 39-42
Third Year Overall: 39-42
James Madison: Louis Rowe
First Year at JMU: 5-12
First Year Overall: 5-12
TELEVISION (None)
RADIO (College of Charleston Radio Network)
Play-By-Play: Everett German
GAME PREVIEW
The College of Charleston men's basketball team (13-4, 4-0 CAA) looks to continue its winning ways with the next stop on its conference slate at James Madison (5-12, 3-1 CAA) on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. (ET) in Harrisonburg, Va. The Cougars are one of only three teams who remain undefeated in conference play next to preseason favorite UNCW (4-0) and Northeastern (4-0). One of the top defensive ballclubs in the nation, they have held opponents to a league-leading 59.8 points per game, which ranks No. 8 nationally, and No. 1 in three-point field-goal percentage defense (26.8%). CofC also handles the ball well and rank No. 10 in turnovers per game (10.5 avg.). Reigning CAA Player of the Week Joe Chealey is on a season-best seven-game double-digit scoring streak putting up a career-high 31 points in the team's 77-71 victory over Hofstra on Jan. 7. They are also led by preseason All-CAA First Team selection Jarrell Brantley, who knocked down a career-high 29 points in the team's first-ever road win at JMU a year ago in the CAA opener. Chealey is averaging a team-leading 15.9 points per game (5th in CAA), while Brantley is averaging 13.2 points and a team-best 8.2 rebounds per game (3rd in CAA). CofC, winners of its last 10 of 11 contests, is No. 54 in the latest RPI rankings and moved up to No. 17 in this week's CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll.
THE BOOK ON JAMES MADISON
Former JMU standout Louis Rowe is one of three first-year head coaches in the league this season. The Dukes are led by senior guard Jackson Kent, who is averaging 13.5 points per game, and senior big man Yohanny Dalembert, who leads the CAA in blocked shots (1.5 bpg). James Madison has won four of its last five games with a loss at Northeastern (54-64) on Jan. 7, which snapped a four-game win streak.
COUGARS ON THE AIRWAVES
Fans can listen to all CofC men's basketball games throughout the 2016-17 season on ESPN Radio 910 AM in Charleston or via a live audio link at: www.charlestonsportsradio.com. Voice of the Cougars Everett German will call the action live from the JMU Convocation Center on the College of Charleston Radio Network.
PROJECTED COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON STARTERS
#13 Joe Chealey, G, 6-4, 195, RS-Jr. (15.9 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 3.1 apg, 32.3 min)
#1 Grant Riller, G, 6-3, 185, RS-Fr. (10.0 ppg, 1.4 rpg, 0.8 apg, 22.1 min)
#12 Cameron Johnson, G, 6-4, 200, Jr. (7.3 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1.8 apg, 31.8 min)
#5 Jarrell Brantley, F, 6-7, 250, So. (13.2 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 1.2 apg, 31.8 min)
#23 Nick Harris, F, 6-10, 250, So. (5.3 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 0.1 apg, 22.8 min)
PROJECTED JAMES MADISON STARTERS
#4 Joey McLean, G, 6-0, 150, Jr. (10.3 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 2.6 apg, 30.6 min)
#10 Jackson Kent, G, 6-7, 200, Sr. (13.5 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 2.4 apg, 35.2 min)
#23 Ramone Snowden, G, 6-6, 230, RS-Jr. (5.9 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.9 apg, 26.9 min)
#15 Tom Vodanovich, F, 6-7, 220, Sr. (7.4 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 1.4 apg, 23.7 min)
#13 Paulius Satkus, F, 6-8, 230, Sr. (7.0 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 1.1 apg, 14.5 min)
INSIDE THE SERIES
James Madison leads 4-3 in the all-time series with College of Charleston. Both teams split the regular-season series last season. The Cougars claimed their first-ever road win over the Dukes in Harrisonburg (65-62) on Dec. 31, 2015. Four of the last five games in the series have been decided in single digits including a four-point loss to JMU on Feb. 11, 2016 at TD Arena.
LAST SEVEN GAMES IN THE SERIES
L, 52-56 (-4) on Feb. 11, 2016 in Charleston, S.C.
W, 65-62 (+3) on Dec. 31, 2015 in Harrisonburg, Va.
L, 61-68 (-7) on Feb. 22, 2015 in Harrisonburg, Va.
L, 50-61 (-11) on Jan. 5, 2015 in Charleston, S.C.
L, 56-58 (-2) on Jan. 25, 2014 in Harrisonburg, Va.
W, 75-61 (+14) on Jan. 7, 2014 in Charleston, S.C.
W, 76-53 (+23) on Dec. 30, 2007 in Charleston, S.C.
HOFSTRA RECAP
College of Charleston 77, Hofstra 71
• With the win, College of Charleston has now won the last two out of three games in the all-time series with Hofstra. The Cougars are now within one-game of the Pride, 4-3, in the series.
• Joe Chealey recorded a career-and season-high 31 points including a season-best 18 first-half points. It marked his 13th game this season in double figures and he is now a season-best seven-game double-digit scoring streak. It also marked his second career 30-point outing next to his previous career-high of 30 in overtime at Charlotte on Dec. 16, 2014.
• Grant Riller turned in 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the field against Hofstra. It marked his seventh career double-figure scoring game.
• The Cougars scored a season-high 41 first-half points and previously scored 40 first-half points at Western Carolina on Dec. 22. For the game, they tied their second-highest scoring output of the season (77) at WCU.
• CofC shot a season-high 51.9 percent from the field (27-of-52) and season-best 60.0 percent from beyond the arc (9-of-15).
COUGAR SOUND BITES
"They (JMU) are a really good team. They have a first-year coach, but have older players with experience. They defend well. Jackson Kent is playing well. We will have to be sharp offensively. Both games we played last year were really tough competitive games on the defensive side of the floor. We have to make sure we are ready to execute and stick to our game plan. It will be an unbelievable challenge for us on the road." College of Charleston Head Coach Earl Grant on scouting James Madison
"We haven't hit this spot in the last three years. It's a different spot on the climb for us. At the end of the day, the most important thing is making sure you understand what you have to do to continue to be good. You have to have good practices and you have to stick together as a team and not lose sight of what is really important. It's not so much as how you handle success, but staying true to who we are and not forgetting what goes into having a chance to be successful." – Coach Grant on the team handling their success this season
"They (JMU) are playing pretty well right now with a new coach. It will be another challenge for us to take on, but we just have to stick to our standards. Like Coach Grant says, if we can stick to our principles, we are capable of playing any team. Our principles are to defensive rebound, play defense, get stops, get out in transition and share the ball." – Sophomore Forward Jarrell Brantley on playing JMU on the road
"It was a big-time win for us. That was the first time where I was really understanding the game from my position and how I wanted to play. Anytime you can get a win away, as much as getting a win, is big." – Brantley on the team claiming their first-ever road win at JMU last season in the CAA opener
Game #18
January 12, 2017 • 7:00 p.m. (ET)
JMU Convocation Center (6,426)
at Harrisonburg, Va.
Television: None
Radio: College of Charleston Radio Network (ESPN Radio 910 AM)
Series History: James Madison Leads 4-3
Last Meeting: JMU def. CofC, 56-52, on Feb. 11, 2016 in Charleston, S.C.
Internet: Free Live Statistics at www.JMUStats.com
Live Video: Free Live Video at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/jmu/
Twitter: @CofCBasketball
THE COACHES
College of Charleston: Earl Grant
Third Year at CofC: 39-42
Third Year Overall: 39-42
James Madison: Louis Rowe
First Year at JMU: 5-12
First Year Overall: 5-12
TELEVISION (None)
RADIO (College of Charleston Radio Network)
Play-By-Play: Everett German
GAME PREVIEW
The College of Charleston men's basketball team (13-4, 4-0 CAA) looks to continue its winning ways with the next stop on its conference slate at James Madison (5-12, 3-1 CAA) on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. (ET) in Harrisonburg, Va. The Cougars are one of only three teams who remain undefeated in conference play next to preseason favorite UNCW (4-0) and Northeastern (4-0). One of the top defensive ballclubs in the nation, they have held opponents to a league-leading 59.8 points per game, which ranks No. 8 nationally, and No. 1 in three-point field-goal percentage defense (26.8%). CofC also handles the ball well and rank No. 10 in turnovers per game (10.5 avg.). Reigning CAA Player of the Week Joe Chealey is on a season-best seven-game double-digit scoring streak putting up a career-high 31 points in the team's 77-71 victory over Hofstra on Jan. 7. They are also led by preseason All-CAA First Team selection Jarrell Brantley, who knocked down a career-high 29 points in the team's first-ever road win at JMU a year ago in the CAA opener. Chealey is averaging a team-leading 15.9 points per game (5th in CAA), while Brantley is averaging 13.2 points and a team-best 8.2 rebounds per game (3rd in CAA). CofC, winners of its last 10 of 11 contests, is No. 54 in the latest RPI rankings and moved up to No. 17 in this week's CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll.
THE BOOK ON JAMES MADISON
Former JMU standout Louis Rowe is one of three first-year head coaches in the league this season. The Dukes are led by senior guard Jackson Kent, who is averaging 13.5 points per game, and senior big man Yohanny Dalembert, who leads the CAA in blocked shots (1.5 bpg). James Madison has won four of its last five games with a loss at Northeastern (54-64) on Jan. 7, which snapped a four-game win streak.
COUGARS ON THE AIRWAVES
Fans can listen to all CofC men's basketball games throughout the 2016-17 season on ESPN Radio 910 AM in Charleston or via a live audio link at: www.charlestonsportsradio.com. Voice of the Cougars Everett German will call the action live from the JMU Convocation Center on the College of Charleston Radio Network.
PROJECTED COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON STARTERS
#13 Joe Chealey, G, 6-4, 195, RS-Jr. (15.9 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 3.1 apg, 32.3 min)
#1 Grant Riller, G, 6-3, 185, RS-Fr. (10.0 ppg, 1.4 rpg, 0.8 apg, 22.1 min)
#12 Cameron Johnson, G, 6-4, 200, Jr. (7.3 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1.8 apg, 31.8 min)
#5 Jarrell Brantley, F, 6-7, 250, So. (13.2 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 1.2 apg, 31.8 min)
#23 Nick Harris, F, 6-10, 250, So. (5.3 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 0.1 apg, 22.8 min)
PROJECTED JAMES MADISON STARTERS
#4 Joey McLean, G, 6-0, 150, Jr. (10.3 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 2.6 apg, 30.6 min)
#10 Jackson Kent, G, 6-7, 200, Sr. (13.5 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 2.4 apg, 35.2 min)
#23 Ramone Snowden, G, 6-6, 230, RS-Jr. (5.9 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.9 apg, 26.9 min)
#15 Tom Vodanovich, F, 6-7, 220, Sr. (7.4 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 1.4 apg, 23.7 min)
#13 Paulius Satkus, F, 6-8, 230, Sr. (7.0 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 1.1 apg, 14.5 min)
INSIDE THE SERIES
James Madison leads 4-3 in the all-time series with College of Charleston. Both teams split the regular-season series last season. The Cougars claimed their first-ever road win over the Dukes in Harrisonburg (65-62) on Dec. 31, 2015. Four of the last five games in the series have been decided in single digits including a four-point loss to JMU on Feb. 11, 2016 at TD Arena.
LAST SEVEN GAMES IN THE SERIES
L, 52-56 (-4) on Feb. 11, 2016 in Charleston, S.C.
W, 65-62 (+3) on Dec. 31, 2015 in Harrisonburg, Va.
L, 61-68 (-7) on Feb. 22, 2015 in Harrisonburg, Va.
L, 50-61 (-11) on Jan. 5, 2015 in Charleston, S.C.
L, 56-58 (-2) on Jan. 25, 2014 in Harrisonburg, Va.
W, 75-61 (+14) on Jan. 7, 2014 in Charleston, S.C.
W, 76-53 (+23) on Dec. 30, 2007 in Charleston, S.C.
HOFSTRA RECAP
College of Charleston 77, Hofstra 71
• With the win, College of Charleston has now won the last two out of three games in the all-time series with Hofstra. The Cougars are now within one-game of the Pride, 4-3, in the series.
• Joe Chealey recorded a career-and season-high 31 points including a season-best 18 first-half points. It marked his 13th game this season in double figures and he is now a season-best seven-game double-digit scoring streak. It also marked his second career 30-point outing next to his previous career-high of 30 in overtime at Charlotte on Dec. 16, 2014.
• Grant Riller turned in 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the field against Hofstra. It marked his seventh career double-figure scoring game.
• The Cougars scored a season-high 41 first-half points and previously scored 40 first-half points at Western Carolina on Dec. 22. For the game, they tied their second-highest scoring output of the season (77) at WCU.
• CofC shot a season-high 51.9 percent from the field (27-of-52) and season-best 60.0 percent from beyond the arc (9-of-15).
COUGAR SOUND BITES
"They (JMU) are a really good team. They have a first-year coach, but have older players with experience. They defend well. Jackson Kent is playing well. We will have to be sharp offensively. Both games we played last year were really tough competitive games on the defensive side of the floor. We have to make sure we are ready to execute and stick to our game plan. It will be an unbelievable challenge for us on the road." College of Charleston Head Coach Earl Grant on scouting James Madison
"We haven't hit this spot in the last three years. It's a different spot on the climb for us. At the end of the day, the most important thing is making sure you understand what you have to do to continue to be good. You have to have good practices and you have to stick together as a team and not lose sight of what is really important. It's not so much as how you handle success, but staying true to who we are and not forgetting what goes into having a chance to be successful." – Coach Grant on the team handling their success this season
"They (JMU) are playing pretty well right now with a new coach. It will be another challenge for us to take on, but we just have to stick to our standards. Like Coach Grant says, if we can stick to our principles, we are capable of playing any team. Our principles are to defensive rebound, play defense, get stops, get out in transition and share the ball." – Sophomore Forward Jarrell Brantley on playing JMU on the road
"It was a big-time win for us. That was the first time where I was really understanding the game from my position and how I wanted to play. Anytime you can get a win away, as much as getting a win, is big." – Brantley on the team claiming their first-ever road win at JMU last season in the CAA opener
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