Struggling to get over the ‘hump’
By Tim Chapman, sports editor

After losing eight of their last 11 games, JMU basketball players have plenty of reasons to hang their heads. Not only have the Dukes (10-9 overall, 3-6 in the Colonial Athletic Association) lost six of their last seven, but they have dropped their last four games. Fourth-year coach Dean Keener is likely back in the hot seat despite starting the season 7-1. It doesn’t help that his team is playing without two of its third-year players. More...

Young continues to grow
By Matthew McGovern, assistant sports editor

A practical Tamera Young wouldn’t speculate about how her situation would be different if she played at a “major” school. Fresh off breaking the JMU women’s basketball scoring record last Thursday against Hofstra, Young is focused on two things: winning the Colonial Athletic Association championship and building her resume for the WNBA. More...

Old colleagues facing off Saturday
By Ford Prior, contributing writer

Samantha Smith and Matt Barany once coached together at JMU, but Saturday they’ll find themselves on opposite sides of the pool. Smith is now the head coach of the Dukes and her old friend Barany the coach of the University of Richmond. Three years ago, Smith and Barany co-coached the James Madison swim team, but since May 2005 the two have taken on programs by themselves. On Saturday, they meet again to display what they have accomplished. More...

Web exclusive: JMU continues to slide
By Tim Chapman, sports editor

Going into Wednesday’s home game against William & Mary, JMU men’s basketball denied that its recent slide had been the result of any trends. After losing the game 70-67, it is apparent one problem is considerably hurting the Dukes. Perimeter defense has beset JMU more often than not. More...