James Madison finding success in transition to Sun Belt

FILE - James Madison guard Kiki Jefferson (30) drives around Liberty center Mya Berkman (20) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Harrisonburg, Va., Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. James Madison’s winter sports teams have picked up right where the fall programs finished in their transition to the Sun Belt Conference.(Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record Via AP, File)

FILE - James Madison head coach Sean O'Regan directs his team during the first half of a women's NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Harrisonburg, Va., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. James Madison’s winter sports teams have picked up right where the fall programs finished in their transition to the Sun Belt Conference.(Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP, File)

FILE -James Madison guard Terell Strickland (10) drives into the paint against Georgia Southern guard Tai Strickland (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. James Madison’s winter sports teams have picked up right where the fall programs finished in their transition to the Sun Belt Conference. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP, File)

FILE - James Madison coach Mark Byington signals to players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Appalachian State in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. James Madison’s winter sports teams have picked up right where the fall programs finished in their transition to the Sun Belt Conference. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP, File)