James Madison Dukes vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel

How to watch James Madison vs. Coastal Carolina basketball game

By Scout Staff

Feb 1, 2024 at 7:50 pm ET • 2 min read

Halftime Report

After a tough defeat on the road their last time out, James Madison looks much better today on their home court. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Coastal Carolina 52-34.

If James Madison keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 19-3 in no time. On the other hand, Coastal Carolina will have to make due with a 6-15 record unless they turn things around (and fast).

Who's Playing

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers @ James Madison Dukes

Current Records: Coastal Carolina 6-14, James Madison 18-3

How To Watch

When: Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Atlantic Union Bank Center -- Harrisonburg, Virginia
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $8.44

What to Know

Coastal Carolina has enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They and the James Madison Dukes will face off in a Sun Belt battle at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday at Atlantic Union Bank Center. James Madison is favored, but seeing as the odds didn't stop Coastal Carolina in their last game, maybe the squad has another upset up their sleeve.

It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Coastal Carolina ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They skirted past the Panthers 85-83. With that victory, Coastal Carolina brought their scoring average up to 75 points per game.

Meanwhile, the matchup between James Madison and the Mountaineers on Saturday hardly resembled the 59-55 effort from their previous meeting. The Dukes fell 82-76 to the Mountaineers. James Madison's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

The Chanticleers' victory bumped their record up to 6-14. As for the Dukes, their loss dropped their record down to 18-3.

This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Coastal Carolina have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 41.4 rebounds per game. However, it's not like James Madison struggles in that department as they've been averaging 40.6 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

Coastal Carolina came up short against the Dukes when the teams last played back in February of 2023, falling 73-66. Can Coastal Carolina avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.