App State Women’s Basketball Rematches JMU in Harrisonburg
ASF StaffFeb 25, 2026 · 2 min read · 1 views
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On Saturday (February 21, 2026) the App State women’s basketball team wrapped up their final regular-season road trip with a 2:00 p.m. ET tip-off against James Madison at the Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It’s a rematch that carries some unfinished business, and after the emotional highs and lows of the past week, the Mountaineers are ready to close this chapter with fire.
Back on January 4 in Boone, JMU handed App State a 72-58 defeat that stung, the Dukes’ size and perimeter shooting overwhelmed the visitors, and the Mountaineers couldn’t find consistent answers.
Fast-forward to now
App State (11-14 overall, 4-10 Sun Belt) just snapped a three-game skid with that gritty 73-67 overtime win over Georgia State on Pink Day (February 14), showing real heart and resilience when the chips were down. Elena Pericic and company turned a tense extra period into a celebration, proving this squad doesn’t fold under pressure.
James Madison (18-9 overall, 10-4 Sun Belt) sits comfortably in the upper half of the conference, fresh off a solid home stretch and looking to keep their momentum rolling. The Dukes play with confidence at the Atlantic Union Bank Center, where the crowd noise can feel like an extra defender. They’ll try to dictate tempo, crash the boards, and limit second-chance points, classic JMU stuff.
For App State, it’s about flipping the script from the first meeting, tighter defense early, better ball movement, and capitalizing on transition opportunities when they arise. The Mountaineers have shown they can hang with anyone when the shots fall and the energy stays high. This late-season road test is the perfect chance to build momentum heading into the Sun Belt Tournament.
Tip-off is 2:00 p.m. ET. You can catch it on ESPN+ if you’re not making the trek to Harrisonburg. Boone, send those good vibes north across the border. The ladies have battled all year, turned doubters into believers, and now it’s time to finish strong on the road.
One more swing before the postseason dance. The mountains may be back home, but the fight travels with them.
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