Lee throws 5 TD passes as James Madison beats Towson 51-30

TOWSON, Md. (AP) Vad Lee threw five touchdown passes to lead James Madison to a 51-30 win over Towson on Saturday. Lee finished with 22-of-29 passing for 233

TOWSON, Md. (AP) Vad Lee threw five touchdown passes to lead James Madison to a 51-30 win over Towson on Saturday.

Lee finished with 22-of-29 passing for 233 yards for the Dukes (6-0, 3-0 Colonial Athletic Association). Khalid Abdullah rushed for 149 yards, and Ryan Maglio kicked three field goals.

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Lee threw three touchdown passes in the first half, two to Dominique Taylor and one to Rashard Davis, to help the Dukes to a 24-17 edge at halftime.

Maglio kicked his second field goal to cap the first drive of the second half, making it 27-17. Following a Towson score that closed the gap to 27-23, Charles Tutt returned the kickoff 92 yards for another Dukes touchdown. Lee connected with Brandon Ravenel on the team's next possession for a 29-yard score, giving James Madison a 41-23 advantage with 2:34 left in the third quarter.

Connor Frazier had 176 yards passing with three touchdowns for the Tigers (2-3, 0-2).