Second half

MSU starts out with the ball in the second half, and junior forward Leon Buchanan scores a layup early. Buchanan dishes to forward Kenneth Faried on the Eagles' next possession for another layup.

Jalloh gets fouled on a runner and hits two free throws, 41-33 JMU. Next possession, Jalloh hits a 3-pointer and reaches double figures with 11 points.

Carter gets fouled and hits a circus shot runner in the lane that must have gone as high as the shot clock above the backboard — ridiculous arc, and he hits the free throw.

With 16:38 left JMU forces a 10 seconds call with its three quarter court press, as MSU fails to advance the ball past halfcourt with at least 25 seconds left on the shot clock.

Now it's Curtis's turn to hit a crazy runner in the lane, and he increases his point total to six. Jalloh is called for a foul on the ensuing possession as Madison's press nearly forces another Eagle turnover.

James gets fouled and crashes into the student section seating, and winds up sitting next to a cheerleader. Nice gesture. Swanston and Jalloh both miss 3-pointers, and Jalloh is called for an offensive foul on a baseline runner off the inbounds play. That's his third of the game with 14:45 remaining.

Swanston has lost his touch — he misses another 3-pointer. JMU calls a timeout after MSU scores a layup.

MSU senior guard Jamyron Steward hits a 3-pointer to bring the Eagles within 13, but Ratner responds with his second 3-pointer on JMU's next possession.

Curtis uses a nice crossover to create some space and hit a jumper from the left elbow, and JMU forces another turnover with its press, as Swanston swipes the ball away from MSU and dishes to James for a two-handed slam. 67-44 JMU with under seven minutes remaining.

Jalloh hits a 3-pointer with 4:49 left, increasing his point total to 16. He still trails Swanston, who has 19. Thornton hits his fourth layup and makes it 79-51 JMU. The crowd responds particularly well when he scores, as he provides a glimmer of hope that the two words "post presence" and JMU could somehow be associated.

Thornton comes out of the game with 3:17 remaining, to a modest applause. Curtis hits a 3-pointer with 2:31 remaining as the shot clock winds down. He's been holding back from those until now, opting instead to penetrate and shoot floaters. Curtis and Carter sub out with 2:17 left.

Keener seems relaxed in Madison's first game since his resignation was announced. He's been sitting for most of the game, as opposed to pacing the sideline and throwing up his arms like he was last Saturday in a loss to Hofstra.

Assistant coach Jon Babul trots alongside Keener as they walk off the court and gives him a congratulatory pat. 89-57 JMU.