"James Madison Baseball Sets 2025 Schedule for Sun Belt Success"
February 14-16: Opening at Men's College World Series Semifinalist Florida State
The Dukes kick off the season with a challenging series against Florida State, a team that reached the Men's College World Series semifinals. This early test will set the tone for the rest of the year. It's an opportunity for the players to showcase their skills against a top-tier program and gain valuable experience. The atmosphere at Florida State will be electric, with fans and opponents alike eager to see how James Madison will perform in this high-stakes opening series.Following this tough start, the Dukes return home for an eight-game homestand. The home opener against Radford on February 18 provides a chance for the local fans to get behind the team and cheer them on. This stretch of home games allows the players to build confidence and momentum as they prepare for the rest of the non-conference schedule.
February 21-23: Weekend Series Against Canisius
The weekend series against Canisius in February is another important test for the James Madison baseball team. Canisius brings its own set of challenges, and the Dukes will need to be at their best to come out on top. This series will help the team fine-tune their strategies and work on their teamwork in a different competitive environment.The midweek game against Virginia Tech on February 25 adds an extra element of excitement. Virginia Tech is a strong program in its own right, and this matchup will give the Dukes a chance to measure themselves against a regional rival. It's a game that could have a significant impact on the team's confidence and momentum as they move through the non-conference schedule.
February 28-March 2: Weekend Series Against Fairfield
Fairfield presents another challenge for the James Madison baseball team as they enter the final weekend of February. This series will test the team's ability to adapt to different playing styles and opponents. It's an opportunity for the players to continue to grow and develop as they face a new set of challenges.The midweek game against Richmond on March 25 adds another layer of excitement to the schedule. Richmond is a strong program, and this matchup will give the Dukes a chance to prove themselves on the field. It's a game that could have a big impact on the team's seeding and positioning as they move through the non-conference schedule.
March 5: Home Game Against Maryland
The home-and-home series with Maryland begins with a game at home on March 5. This is a chance for the James Madison baseball team to showcase their skills in front of their home fans and build on the momentum from the previous non-conference games. Maryland is a tough opponent, and the Dukes will need to be at their best to come out on top.The away game against Maryland on May 7 will be another test for the team. Playing on the road against a strong opponent requires a different mindset and approach. The Dukes will need to be focused and disciplined as they try to secure a win in this important matchup.
March 7-9: Weekend Series in Charlotte
The final weekend series in non-conference action takes place in Charlotte. This is a chance for the James Madison baseball team to test themselves against another strong opponent and gain valuable experience. The atmosphere in Charlotte will be electric, and the players will need to be ready to perform at their best.Following this series, the Dukes open up Sun Belt Conference play by hosting ULM at Veterans Memorial Park from March 14-16. This is a crucial part of the season as they begin their conference schedule and look to establish themselves as a force in the Sun Belt.
March 18-19: Trip to West Virginia
The six-day trip through the Mountain State begins with a game against West Virginia. This is a challenging road trip that will test the team's resilience and ability to perform on the road. West Virginia is a tough opponent, and the Dukes will need to be at their best to come out with a win.The three-game set at Marshall from March 21-23 continues the team's road trip. Marshall is a strong program, and the Dukes will need to be focused and disciplined as they try to secure wins in this important stretch of games.
March 25-30: Road Trips in League Action
The Dukes will go on the road four additional times in league action, starting with a trip to Louisiana. This is a chance for the team to test themselves against different opponents and playing styles in the Sun Belt Conference. The road trips will be challenging, but they also provide an opportunity for the players to grow and develop as a team.Following the Louisiana trip, the Dukes will face App State and Georgia Southern on the road. These games will be crucial in determining the team's standing in the conference and their chances of making a deep run in the Sun Belt Championship.
April 4-6: Hosting Georgia State
Hosting Georgia State at home is an important part of the Sun Belt Conference schedule. The Dukes will look to build on their home-field advantage and secure wins against a tough opponent. This series will be a test of the team's ability to perform in front of their home fans and maintain their focus throughout the game.The following weekend, from April 11-13, the Dukes will face Troy. Troy is a strong program in the Sun Belt, and this series will be a tough test for the James Madison baseball team. The players will need to be at their best to come out on top and maintain their position in the conference standings.
April 15: Away Game Against George Mason
The away game against George Mason is another important test for the James Madison baseball team. Playing on the road against a tough opponent requires a different mindset and approach. The Dukes will need to be focused and disciplined as they try to secure a win in this important matchup.The following weekend, from April 25-27, the Dukes will host Coastal Carolina. Coastal Carolina is a strong program in the Sun Belt, and this series will be a tough test for the James Madison baseball team. The players will need to be at their best to come out on top and maintain their position in the conference standings.
April 23: Away Game Against Virginia
The away game against Virginia is another important test for the James Madison baseball team. Playing on the road against a rival program requires a different mindset and approach. The Dukes will need to be focused and disciplined as they try to secure a win in this important matchup.The final weekend of the regular season, from May 9-11, the Dukes will host Old Dominion. This is a chance for the team to finish the regular season on a high note and build momentum heading into the Sun Belt Conference Championship.
May 16-17: Closing Out the Regular Season at Texas State
The final road trip of the regular season takes the Dukes to Texas State. This is a challenging game that will test the team's ability to perform under pressure. The players will need to be focused and disciplined as they try to secure a win and finish the regular season on a high note.At the conclusion of the regular season, the top 10 teams in the conference will converge upon Montgomery, Ala. on May 20-25 for the 2025 Guardian Credit Union Sun Belt Conference Baseball Championship presented by Troy University. This is the ultimate goal for the James Madison baseball team, and they will be looking to make a deep run in the championship.
The 2025 JMU baseball season is sponsored by Chick-fil-A.