James Madison University's baseball squad concluded its regular season with a 7-3 victory over Old Dominion University, ending a six-game losing streak and finishing the year at 21-32.
A Record-Setting Afternoon
The win was anchored by a strong offensive showing from Clay Thompson and Reece Moody, each collecting three hits, a run scored and an RBI, while Tyler Lutz delivered a career-long eight innings to earn his fourth win of the season.
Moody also extended his stolen-base record, reaching 35 for the season and tying Rich Thompson for fourth place on the program's all-time list, as the Dukes stole a total of 143 bases, the fourth-highest single-season total in school history.
The team's offensive efficiency was evident, batting .353 with runners on base, .364 in scoring position and .375 with two outs, and Kyle Langly's two-run homer in the third inning helped fuel a five-run burst.
JMU's 9.5 to 7.5 triumph secured the 2025-26 TowneBank Royal Rivalry Challenge, a result that underscores the program's steady progress under the Sun Belt Conference schedule.