In a stunning display of skill and determination, the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes achieved a significant upset over the No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers with a final score of 72-61 in the NCAA tournament. This victory, led by coach Mark Byington, marks James Madison's first NCAA tournament win since 1983, and it propels them into the Round of 32 for the first time in 41 years, with the team now boasting 32 wins and the longest active win streak at 14. The Dukes led the game from the start, never trailing and maintaining control throughout, despite the Badgers briefly cutting the lead to six points. James Madison's impressive performance included a 12-0 run on Wisconsin, showcasing their dominance and leaving the Badgers scoreless for over six minutes at one point. This win not only highlights the Dukes' prowess but also sets them up for a highly anticipated matchup against the Duke Blue Devils.
Duke wins BIG over 12 seed James Madison! https://t.co/cEZ3nVtxQE
Duke is up BIG! https://t.co/uid0Vl7mtx
Them Dukes: James Madison vs. Blue Devils is an intriguing NCAA Tournament matchup ⤵️ https://t.co/vWJs7kGPjY
Still on cloud nine after a stellar upset, the James Madison Dukes are eyeing that Sweet Sixteen spot. Can they take down Duke next? https://t.co/wo1qD22Nkn
James Madison’s March Madness run sparked by early-season upset https://t.co/liOUFHvxj6 https://t.co/KC4Y1nEBn5
A side note here: James Madison beat Wisconsin last night to advance to the 2nd round. https://t.co/w7qe01Pvyn
JMU upsets Wisconsin in NCAA tournament, gets Duke next https://t.co/8LCqrGuuWZ
It's another March Madness surprise as James Madison takes down No. 5 seed Wisconsin https://t.co/lptHwuT00C
James Madison throttles Wisconsin for first #NCAATournament win since 2013. A look at how the Dukes advanced to set up a matchup with Duke. #MarchMadness https://t.co/ZQx8gSIybJ
No. 12 JMU handles No. 5 Wisconsin for first NCAA tournament win since 1983: How far can the Dukes go? ⤵️ https://t.co/I8qtnQLjBJ
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No. 12 James Madison makes Round of 32 for first time in 41 years after upsetting No. 5 Wisconsin https://t.co/w4mvP0Zbph
James Madison knocks off No. 5 Wisconsin with emphatic March Madness win https://t.co/WnkdCexDcd https://t.co/N2KjdS5jYR
The #12 James Madison Dukes will keep dancing after a double-digit victory over #5 Wisconsin #MarchMadnessOnMax #MarchMadness https://t.co/lejPoovZA6
No. 12 JMU handles No. 5 Wisconsin for first NCAA tournament win since 1983: https://t.co/HuqkeHo8Zk
Another double-digit seed is moving on! (12) James Madison UPSETS (5) Wisconsin 😳 https://t.co/xq72cJVR9d
The @BadgerMBB found out tonight y 12 seed @JMUMBasketball has won 32 games - & has longest active win streak at 14 . JMU in control the entire game & win 72-61 .Once again # 12 seed takes down a # 5 https://t.co/SbWN61FwWT.They r talented & well coached by @JMU_CoachB MARK…
JMU wins a NCAA tournament game https://t.co/DJL6JN6Cvw
THE DUKES KEEP DANCING‼️ James Madison heads to the Round of 32 for the first time in 41 years 😱 https://t.co/aNaM6VzxDj
(12) James Madison upsets (5) Wisconsin 🚨 This is JMU’s first appearance in the men’s NCAA Tournament since 2013 and the team’s first win since 1983. @JMUMBasketball | #MarchMadness https://t.co/CVgZV3z5sl https://t.co/TndqOsoSRS
DUKES STILL DANCING 🕺 @JMUMBasketball upsets Wisconsin and advances to the next round! https://t.co/HRDo2tbXBN
Mark Byington and JMU began the season with a shocking upset at Michigan State. The Dukes just began the NCAA tourney with an upset over another Big Ten team — Wisconsin. Now they get the Duke Blue Devils.
JMU! JMU! UNBELIEVABLE! UNBELIEVABLE! THE DUKES PULL OFF THE FIRST 12/5 UPSET OF THE NCAA TOURNAMENT, LEADING WISCONSIN FROM THE TIP! 32 WINS NOW FOR THE DUKES! THEY AREN’T NO FRAUD! ANOTHER BIG TEN WIN, THIS TIME BY DOUBLE DIGITS! 41 YEARS IN THE MAKING! YEAR OF THE DUKES!
DUKES KEEP ON DANCIN’ 🕺 (12) James Madison upsets (5) Wisconsin in a wire-to-wire 72-61 victory 👀 #MarchMadness https://t.co/uo2bxG88ky
FINAL: No. 12 James Madison 72, No. 5 Wisconsin 61 Comprehensive start-to-finish win by the Dukes. Never trailed & really kept Wisconsin at an arm's length all game. Badgers briefly cut it to 6, missed a layup, JMU buried a 3 and it was over. 32 wins for Mark Byington's team.
FINAL: No. 12 James Madison 72, No. 5 Wisconsin 61. An upset on paper only. The better team from the jump. The Dukes keep dancing!
HALFTIME: No. 12 James Madison 33, No. 5 Wisconsin 20 Badgers held without a field goal for the final 7:03 of the half.
James Madison is on a 12-0 run on Wisconsin over the last 5:25. The Badgers haven't scored in over 6 minutes!!!!!!!!!
The Dukes are on fire 🔥 #MarchMadness @JMUMBasketball https://t.co/gLLBji7EsJ
9-0 James Madison run!!! THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE! Nothing is going down for the Badgers. 30-16 Dukes with 1:30 to go in the first half. They’re showing the doubter they’re the real deal.