HARRISONBURG, Va. (Interstat) — Ashanti Barnes scored 29 points to lead James Madison to a 72-56 women’s basketball victory over Coastal Carolina on Friday night at JMU Convocation Center.

The Dukes used a decisive second quarter, outscoring the Chanticleers 26-11, to build a 43-18 halftime lead. Coastal Carolina’s Tracey Hueston scored a game-high 30 points, including 22 in the second half, but the early deficit proved too large to overcome. James Madison improved to 23-8 overall, while Coastal Carolina fell to 14-17.

Barnes added five assists for James Madison. Bree Robinson supported her with 18 points and five assists. Kinsea Grimes added 16 points for the Chanticleers. James Madison shot 39 percent from the field and forced 15 turnovers.