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- Binghamton begins its 22nd season at the NCAA Division I level and its 21st under head coach
Paul Marco. The Bearcats, who went 7-9-1 in 2021, return eight starters from last year's squad and add nine newcomers – including five transfers. In the America East Preseason Poll, the Bearcats tied for sixth.
- James Madison finished the 2021 season with a 12-5-1 record. The Dukes compete in the Sun Belt Conference and tied for fifth in the preseason poll.
- James Madison leads the all-time series against Binghamton 2-0-0. Both previous meetings took place at the Dukes' home invitational. James Madison won 3-0 in 2013 and 2-0 in 2017.
- Binghamton has won its last three season openers. The Bearcats beat Drexel 2-1 in 2019, Albany 2-1 in 2020 and Colgate 2-1 last season.
