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Texas Southern fends off James Madison behind Robinson

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 7:57 p.m. ET

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HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) Dulani Robinson scored 17 points, had seven assists and six boards and Zach Lofton added 16 points to help lift Texas Southern past James Madison 67-56 on Monday night.

Derrick Griffin also contributed 10 points and 11 rebounds for Texas Southern (4-1) playing in the Hardwood Showcase.

On two occasions in the second half Ramone Snowden made a pair of free throws for the Dukes reduce the deficit to four, 48-44 and 56-52. In the first instance Texas Southern responded with an 8-0 run and in the latter the Tigers went on a 9-4 run to close the game.

Texas Southern led 35-26 at halftime.

Yohanny Dalembert led James Madison (0-4) with 10 points and six rebounds and was the only Dukes player to score in double figures.

James Madison shot 18 for 50 (35 percent) from the floor and 5 for 21 (23.8 percent) from 3-point range.

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