JMU women defeat ODU for 13th consecutive time

Dukes roll to 87-53 victory over Monarchs on Senior Day

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The James Madison women's basketball team defeated Old Dominion 87-53 on Saturday, extending their winning streak over the Monarchs to 13 games. JMU junior guard Bree Robinson scored a career-high 30 points, leading the Dukes to a dominant victory on ODU's Senior Day. The win was JMU's sixth consecutive triumph overall as they improved to 20-8 on the season and 11-4 in Sun Belt Conference play.

Why it matters

The long-running rivalry between JMU and ODU in women's basketball has been one-sided in recent years, with the Dukes asserting their dominance. This latest victory continues JMU's stranglehold on the series and showcases their status as a top team in the Sun Belt Conference.

The details

JMU took control of the game with an 8-0 run shortly before halftime, building a 40-29 lead at the break. The Dukes then pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Monarchs 47-24 over the final two quarters. In addition to Robinson's big game, Peyton McDaniel had 16 points and Grace McDonough added 13 for JMU. ODU struggled with 21 turnovers and shot just 37% from the field.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Bree Robinson

A junior guard for the James Madison Dukes who scored a career-high 30 points in the win.

Peyton McDaniel

A player for the James Madison Dukes who scored 16 points in the victory.

Grace McDonough

A player for the James Madison Dukes who scored 13 points in the game.

Ashanti Barnes

A Lake Taylor High graduate and former Monarch who recently scored her 1,000th JMU point, had five assists and four rebounds but just four points in the game.

Zakiya Stephenson

A Princess Anne High alumna who had nine points, four rebounds, four assists and three steals for ODU.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This latest victory in the long-running JMU-ODU rivalry highlights the Dukes' dominance over the Monarchs in recent years. JMU's strong play and ability to pull away from ODU on the road demonstrates their status as a top team in the Sun Belt Conference.