Skaljac's 19 help Miami of Ohio defeat James Madison 86-77

HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Luke Skaljac scored 19 points as Miami of Ohio beat James Madison 86-77 on Monday.

The RedHawks have won 31 of their past 32 regular-season games.

Skaljac also had five assists and three steals for the RedHawks (1-0). Evan Ipsaro added 15 points while shooting 4 for 13 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line while they also had five assists and four steals. Stevie Elam finished 6 of 8 from the field to finish with 13 points.

Paul Jones III led the Dukes (0-1) in scoring, finishing with 14 points. James Madison also got 11 points and two blocks from Adrian Myers. K.J. Windham finished with 11 points.

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Miami 's next game is Saturday against Bellarmine at home. James Madison visits Kentucky on Friday.

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