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Barry Werner

James Madison mauls North Carolina for 53 points in the first half

It isn’t a basketball score. Although with James Madison entering Saturday a double-digit underdog at North Carolina, the Dukes’ point total seems like one.

The Sun Belt powerhouse was in Chapel Hill and was destroying Mack Brown’s Tar Heels.

How about James Madison 53, North Carolina 21 … at the half.

The Dukes jumped to an 11-0 lead, fell behind 14-11 and scored 42 of the next 49 points before the break.

James Madison entered 2-0; North Carolina was 3-0.

Quarterback Alonza Barrett III threw three TD passes in the first half. He also rushed for two scores.

JMU had two receivers over the 100-yard mark in the first 30 minutes.

James Madison had 418 yards of total offense in the first half; North Carolina had 311 but the Tar Heels had four turnovers.

In case you are wondering, James Madison was paid $500,000 to play at Chapel Hill.

 

 

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