Home JMU men’s basketball to host Duke Dog Reading Day Saturday
Sports

JMU men’s basketball to host Duke Dog Reading Day Saturday

jmu logoThe James Madison men’s basketball hosts Hofstra in a 4 p.m. Saturday contest for the third and final Duke Dog Reading Day of the 2014-15 season.

High-volume traffic is expected for the game. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, allowing extra time for parking and entry into the facility, prior to the game. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.

PARKING (parking map)
Only men’s basketball parking pass holders may access the reserved Convo lots, beginning at 1:30 p.m. General parking for the men’s basketball game will be available in designated campus lots (excluding Convo B, E, A lots). Those general parking lots closest to the JMU Convocation Center will fill quickly.

Additional parking is available in C11, C12, R10 and U5, with shuttles running from those lots beginning at 2 p.m. and ending one hour after the game is completed.  Lots C11 and C12 are located near the JMU Festival Conference and Student Center, and pick-up will take place at the bus stop across from Festival.  Lot R10 is located at the intersection of Port Republic Road and Forest Hills Road, next to the old Howard Johnson. Lot U5 is located next to the University Park facility off of Port Republic Road (parking for lacrosse is also available in this lot).

Parking for individuals with an Accessible hangtag or license plate will be available in the Convo G lot with shuttle service beginning at 2 p.m. to the Convocation Center. Patrons with a reserved parking pass and an Accessible hangtag or license plate can access the limited Accessible parking in the Convo R lot.

Additional parking is also available in G Lot and P Lot, located on campus on Bluestone Drive.  There is no shuttle service from these lots, but the JMU Convocation Center is easily accessed via Duke Dog Alley.  Please click here to see a map of campus for locations of these additional lots.

TICKETS (order tickets)
If you have any questions or would like to purchase tickets for Saturday’s game, please contact the JMU Athletics Ticket Office at 540-568-3853 or purchase them online at JMUSports.com.

DUKE DOG READING DAY

Saturday is the third Duke Dog Reading Day this season and the first for the men’s basketball program.  Students from 39 schools in grades pre-Kindergarten to fifth grade participated in the program, received tickets to the game after meeting their reading requirements.  Each ticket allows entry to the game for the participant and two guests. For more information, please visit DukeDogReading.com.

 
 




Featured Video

 

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

Latest News

vdot road
Local

VDOT: Local road work, maintenance on the schedule for Oct. 26-30

college basketball
Basketball

JMU rallies to force OT, but VCU pulls out win, 92-87, in preseason contest

JMU rallied from 10 down in the final 3:56 to force OT, but VCU’s Blake Harper poured in 11 of his game-high 30 points in the extra period to help the Rams to a 92-87 win over the Dukes on Sunday in a preseason contest at the Siegel Center.

kyle guy
Basketball, Go 'Hoos

UVA Basketball: Catching up with Kyle Guy, back playing overseas after coaching gig

Indiana native Kyle Guy helped the UVA Basketball program win the NCAA title in 2019, and he was voted the Most Outstanding Player in the NCAA Tournament that year.

the mason family
Local

How you can help an Augusta County family get through a tough battle with cancer

charlottesville map
Local

Charlottesville Police investigating early morning shooting on 5th Street Extended

uva football beau pribula tony elliott mike ingalls
Football, Go 'Hoos

UVA Football: The deepest dive you will ever get to explain the issues at QB

AI-driven test AI artificial intelligence business workplace automation
Politics, Virginia

Spanberger lays out framework for state AI plan, chides Trump for inaction