James Madison vs Kentucky game
The gist
James Madison played at No. 23 Kentucky on Nov. 6, the programs' first men's basketball meeting.
JMU's Justin McBride faced his former team after transferring to Kentucky.
How it unfolded
- Jun 15, 2026James Madison announced it would travel to Lexington to play Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Friday, Nov. 6, in the first meeting between the two programs.
- Nov 6, 2026The game tipped at 7 p.m. Kentucky entered 1-0 and ranked 23rd; JMU was looking to bounce back from a home loss to Miami (Ohio).
- Nov 6, 2026Justin McBride, who averaged 15.3 points and 5.6 rebounds at JMU in 2025-26, faced his former team in his second game with Kentucky.
Key terms
- Southeastern Conference (SEC)
- An annual preseason media event for the Southeastern Conference, a U.S. college athletic conference based in Birmingham, Alabama.
- USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
- A weekly ranking of top NCAA Division I college football, basketball, and baseball teams, voted on by coaches.
- Associated Press Top 25
- A weekly ranking of the top 25 American college teams in football or basketball, voted on by sportswriters and broadcasters.
Source: Wikipedia