BOONE, N.C. (Interstat) — James Madison overcame a slow start to defeat Appalachian State 60-53 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Wednesday night at Holmes Center.

The Dukes trailed 26-19 at halftime after scoring just six points in the first quarter. They surged ahead with an 18-point third quarter and sealed the victory with a 23-point fourth. Ashanti Barnes led James Madison with 15 points and four assists. Grace McDonough added 14 points.

Emma Smith scored 13 points for the Mountaineers, who shot just 34.5% from the floor. James Madison improved to 19-8, while Appalachian State fell to 10-14.