Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 17, James Madison Dukes 27: final score and stats
James Madison Dukes beat Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 17 to James Madison Dukes 27, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Flagler Credit Union Stadium, Boca Raton, FL. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for James Madison Dukes vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.
College Football · Boca Raton BowlWednesday, December 18, 2024
DateDec 18, 2024
Start time5:30 PM ET
VenueFlagler Credit Union Stadium, Boca Raton, FL
TVESPN
Attendance15,808
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
| James Madison Dukes | 7 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 27 |
Team comparison
Western Kentucky HilltoppersJames Madison Dukes
8-6Record9-4
3rd in CUSAStanding2nd in Sun Belt - East
1-5Home / road record4-1
WLLWWLast 5LWLLW
W1StreakL1
Team stats
Western Kentucky HilltoppersJames Madison Dukes
5-143rd down efficiency7-16
1-24th down efficiency1-2
25/39Comp/Att17/24
3-40Penalties4-20
23:28Possession36:32
Box score
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|
| Caden Veltkamp | 25/39 | 302 | 7.7 | 2 | 0 | 76.5 |
| Team | 25/39 | 302 | 7.7 | 2 | 0 | -- |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|
| Elijah Young | 11 | 37 | 3.4 | 0 | 17 |
| George Hart III | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 |
| K.D. Hutchinson | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalvin Smith | 1 | -11 | -11.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Veltkamp | 4 | -12 | -3.0 | 0 | 2 |
| Team | 20 | 16 | 0.8 | 0 | 17 |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|
| Dalvin Smith | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 1 | 65 |
| Kisean Johnson | 9 | 70 | 7.8 | 0 | 36 |
| Easton Messer | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 0 | 30 |
| Moussa Barry | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 17 |
| K.D. Hutchinson | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 11 |
| Elijah Young | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 0 | 13 |
| Michael Mathison | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 11 |
| Team | 25 | 302 | 12.1 | 2 | 65 |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Fumbles
| Player | FUM | LOST | REC |
|---|
| Dalvin Smith | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| K.D. Hutchinson | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Caden Veltkamp | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Team | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Defensive
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|
| Keyshawn Swanson | 11 | 7 | 0 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte' Mathews | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terreance Ellis | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deante McCray | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavion Griffin | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Matthews | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kent Robinson | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Lynch | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 73 | 39 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers KickReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|
| Cameron Flowers | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 |
| Team | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Kicking
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|
| Lucas Carneiro | 1/1 | 100.0 | 31 | 2/2 | 5 |
| Team | 1/1 | 100.0 | 31 | 2/2 | 5 |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Punting
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|
| Cole Maynard | 5 | 209 | 41.8 | 0 | 1 | 47 |
| Team | 5 | 209 | 41.8 | 0 | 1 | 47 |
James Madison Dukes Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|
| William Atkins IV | 16/23 | 181 | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 79.5 |
| JC Evans | 1/1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 68.3 |
| Team | 17/24 | 182 | 7.6 | 2 | 0 | -- |
James Madison Dukes Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|
| George Pettaway | 14 | 100 | 7.1 | 0 | 21 |
| JC Evans | 10 | 64 | 6.4 | 1 | 27 |
| Wayne Knight | 11 | 22 | 2.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Jobi Malary | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | 0 | 5 |
| Taji Hudson | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 |
| William Atkins IV | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
| Yamir Knight | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Team | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 46 | 212 | 4.6 | 1 | 27 |
James Madison Dukes Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|
| Omarion Dollison | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 0 | 33 |
| Yamir Knight | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 14 |
| Wayne Knight | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 0 | 17 |
| Taylor Thompson | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 1 | 21 |
| Dylan Williams | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 |
| Kyi Wright | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 |
| Team | 17 | 182 | 10.7 | 2 | 33 |
James Madison Dukes Fumbles
| Player | FUM | LOST | REC |
|---|
| Jacob Dobbs | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khairi Manns | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gannon Weathersby | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Team | 0 | 0 | 3 |
James Madison Dukes Defensive
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|
| Chris Shearin | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barksdale | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrence Spence | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Brown | 4 | 3 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khairi Manns | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gannon Weathersby | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray Williams | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric O'Neill | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Team | 49 | 31 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
James Madison Dukes KickReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|
| Cameron Ross | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 36 | 0 |
| Team | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 36 | 0 |
James Madison Dukes PuntReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|
| Yamir Knight | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 |
| Team | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 |
James Madison Dukes Kicking
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|
| Noe Ruelas | 2/4 | 50.0 | 28 | 3/3 | 9 |
| Team | 2/4 | 50.0 | 28 | 3/3 | 9 |
James Madison Dukes Punting
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|
| Ryan Hanson | 4 | 144 | 36.0 | 0 | 1 | 46 |
| Team | 4 | 144 | 36.0 | 0 | 1 | 46 |
Recent form
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs James Madison Dukes?
James Madison Dukes won, 27-17, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
What was the final score of Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs James Madison Dukes?
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 17, James Madison Dukes 27.
Where is Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs James Madison Dukes played?
Flagler Credit Union Stadium, Boca Raton, FL.
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