James Madison didn’t care. The Dukes showed the much higher-ranked Badgers no respect, hounding every dribble and shot without any fear en route to an emphatic 72-61 first-round win Friday night ...

There was a narrative that James Madison was a product of a soft conference, since 22 of its wins were Quad 4 games. That was dispelled in the win over Wisconsin. But the Dukes aren’t satisfied.

James Madison defensive lineman Eric O'Neill, #99, reacts after making a play against Western Kentucky running back Elijah Young during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football ...

Count UConn football coach Jim Mora among those impressed by James Madison's recruiting footprint and the willingness to stay consistent with how and who they recruit as the Dukes made the jump ...

James Madison Xavier Brown, a former Jamestown High star, holds up three fingers after making a 3-point shot in the Dukes' dominant second half Saturday at Hampton. BILLY SCHUERMAN/STAFF.