So, I’ve been keeping an eye on the James Madison University (JMU) basketball team, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. The question on everyone’s mind: will JMU make March Madness?
I started following them more closely this season. First thing I did was to check out their schedule and past performance. They’ve been doing pretty well, you know? It’s been a while since they’ve been in the spotlight like this, so it’s kinda exciting.
Then, I dug a little deeper. Found out they’re playing in Pensacola, Florida. That’s where they were competing in their conference tournament, a big deal, of course. They call it “March Madness” for a reason, right? It’s been a long time since the team’s seen this kind of action in March. The last time they were in the NCAA tournament was way back in 2013. Feels like ages ago!
Next, I looked into who’s running the show. Their head coach is Preston Spradlin. Seems like a solid guy, leading the team well. They play their home games at this place called the Atlantic Union Bank Center. It’s a pretty new arena, opened in 2020, and it can hold like 8,500 fans. Imagine the atmosphere there during a big game!
Now, here’s the real stuff. I followed the news when the NCAA tournament selection was going down. And guess what? JMU made it! They got a No. 12 seed in the South Region. That’s huge! Their first game is against Wisconsin, which is a No. 5 seed. That happened on Friday, March 22, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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What I did to track JMU’s journey:
- Checked their schedule and past performance: Wanted to see if they had a shot at making it to the big dance.
- Followed their conference tournament: This was key to see if they could secure a spot.
- Learned about their coach and home arena: Just to get a better feel for the team and their environment.
- Kept up with the NCAA selection news: The moment of truth! Finding out if they made it and who they’d be playing against.
It’s a big deal for JMU, being back in the tournament. It was quite a journey tracking their progress, and seeing them secure a spot was really something. I mean, they played against Wisconsin! That game was a tough one, no doubt. I have to say, this whole experience got me even more pumped for March Madness. It’s all about the upsets, the underdogs, and the sheer unpredictability of it all.
