The James Madison at Massachusetts game, scheduled for 12 p.m. ET at the Mullins Center, will be broadcast on CBS Sports network. James madison University Athletics announced the schedule.
Historical Performance
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James Madison holds a 2-0 all-time record against Massachusetts, with their last meeting occurring in 2001. The Dukes have a strong 12-4 record against MAC opponents, including perfect records against Kent State (3-0), Eastern Michigan (2-0), Massachusetts (2-0), and Ohio (2-0). They are 3-2 in previous MAC-SBC challenge matchups, having won their moast recent contest against Kent State 80-48 on November 3, 2025. Sun Belt Conference provides details on the challenge.
Current Standings & Information
As of January 6, 2026, Massachusetts is 10-2 overall and 2-0 in MAC play, ranked 68th in the latest NET ranking. The Minutewomen are in their first season competing in the MAC after previously being a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference from 1983 to 2025. UMass Athletics provides updated team information.
MAC-SBC Challenge Overview
The MAC-SBC Challenge, initiated during the 2023-24 season, aims to foster competition between these two conferences. The challenge ensures each participating team plays one home and one away game annually through the 2026-27 campaign. Scheduling is facilitated by Ordinal Sports Group, considering NET rankings, geography, and historical matchups.
Full MAC-SBC Challenge Matchups
Saturday, February 7
- App State at Kent State
- Arkansas State at Eastern Michigan
- Coastal Carolina at Bowling Green
- Georgia Southern at Miami (Ohio)
- Louisiana at Akron
- ULM at Buffalo
- Marshall at Central Michigan
- Old Dominion at Ohio
- South Alabama at Western Michigan
- Southern Miss at Toledo
- Texas state at Northern Illinois
- Troy at Ball State
Sunday, February 8
- James Madison at Massachusetts (CBS Sports Network)
Key Takeaways
- The James Madison vs. Massachusetts game is a key matchup in the 2025-26 MAC-SBC Challenge.
- James Madison has a historical advantage over Massachusetts and a strong record against MAC teams.
- The MAC-SBC Challenge promotes competition and collaboration between the mid-American and Sun Belt Conferences.