Thursday, February 3, 2005

Rams avenge home defeat

Last time JMU played Virginia Commonwealth University, it was Jan. 26 and the Dukes upset VCU 66-58 on the Rams’ home court.

With a home loss to JMU Saturday still fresh in its mind, Virginia Commonwealth University was on a mission Monday night at the Convocation Center.

The JMU women’s basketball team was off to its best start in coach Kenny Brooks’ three-year tenure. After a season-opening loss to Virginia Tech at home, the Dukes won seven-straight. Then starting point guard, sophomore Andrea Benvenuto, received a not-so-wanted Christmas present.

The JMU’s men’s basketball team has taken a different appearance this year, with three walk-on guards all seeing multiple minutes on the court.