odu basketball Archives * Mace & Crown
Monarchs narrowly defeat Southern Miss 68-63
February 11, 2018 | Brittany ReigelspergerChibuikem Akamiro | Contributing Writer
Thursday Feb. 8th, the Old Dominion Men’s Basketball team traveled to Mississippi to take on Southern Miss and maintain their Conference-USA standings. While the win margin was narrow the Monarchs marked another winning defeating Southern … Read More
It’s Transfer Season for Monarch Basketball
April 21, 2017 | Harry Howard Jr.Brittany Reigelsperger | Contributing Writer
Even with just two seniors (Jordan Baker and Denzell Taylor) leaving after the 2016-2017 season, Monarch basketball has had a significant roster turnover this off-season. They will welcome two incoming freshmen Marquis Godwin (Hampton, Virginia) and … Read More
Monarchs Trample the Herd
February 25, 2017 | Harry Howard Jr.Brittany Reigelsperger Contributing Writer
The Ted Convocation Center filled with excitement as the Old Dominion Monarchs (17-10, 10-5 C-USA) faced off against the Marshall Thundering Herd (15-13, 8-7 C-USA) for the second time this season. ODU lost to Marshall previously this … Read More
Monarchs Destroy Blazers
February 12, 2017 | Harry Howard Jr.Brittany Reigelsperger
Contributing Writer
On the road, the Monarchs (15-10, 8-5 C-USA) were determined to destroy the University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazers (15-11, 8-5 C-USA) in their Saturday night matchup. Their superior effort allowed them to achieve their first win against UAB since moving … Read More
ODU Off-Beat Against Middle Tennessee
February 10, 2017 | Harry Howard Jr.Roberto Castro Contributing Writer
Old Dominion (14-10, 7-5) took on C-USA defending champions Middle Tennessee (21-4, 11-1) at the Murphy Center Complex. It’s always tough to win on the road in conference play, and it looked every bit of that for … Read More
ODU Stunned by FAU at Home
February 5, 2017 | Harry Howard Jr.Roberto Castro
Contributing Writer
The Monarchs, going for a fourth straight win, came to a precipitous halt as the Florida Atlantic Owls rallied in the second half to stun them Saturday night at The Ted.
Both teams entered the game with win streaks … Read More
Monarchs Fight Off Panthers
February 3, 2017 | Harry Howard Jr.Brittany Reigelsperger
Contributing Writer
The ODU Monarchs (14-8, 7-3 C-USA) faced off against the Florida International Panthers (5-17, 1-8 C-USA) at The Ted this past Thursday. Despite Florida Internationals lackluster record, the Monarchs narrowly defeated the Panthers 64-57.
“The thing that’s more important, … Read More
Monarchs Remain Undefeated All-Time Against Mean Green
January 28, 2017 | Harry Howard Jr.Harry Howard Jr. Sports Editor
ODU ended their Texas road swing on a good note, taking down North Texas 73-67 Saturday at the Super Pit. Despite being winless in conference play, the Mean Green hung in the game until the final minutes. … Read More
Stith Dominates in Return at Rice
January 27, 2017 | Harry Howard Jr.Harry Howard Jr. Sports Editor
In Brandan Stith’s first game since Jan. 5, the Monarchs held on to defeat Rice by a score of 80-72 at Tudor Fieldhouse. Stith came off the bench and his right ankle looked fully healed. He was … Read More
Monarchs Lose Heartbreaker
January 22, 2017 | Harry Howard Jr.Harry Howard Jr. Sports Editor
With the game clock winding down, Charlotte guard Jon Davis hit the game-winning jump shot with 0.2 seconds left on the clock to defeat the Monarchs 74-72. The game winner was suiting for a game that went back and forth … Read More
49ers Outlast Lady Monarchs on Military Appreciation Day
January 22, 2017 | Harry Howard Jr.Harry Howard Jr. Sports Editor
On Miltary Appreciation Day at The Ted, the Lady Monarchs came up short against the first place Charlotte 49ers 86-75. Early in the fourth quarter, ODU cut the lead to 60-58 with 7:37 left and that … Read More
Monarch Free Throw Woes Cost Them Again
December 12, 2016 | Harry Howard Jr.Alex Brooks Contributing Writer
VCU headed down Interstate 64 to take on the Monarchs in front of sold out crowd that whited out the Ted. VCU spoiled former ODU great Kent Bazemore’s homecoming with a 67-64 victory. Bazemore had his jersey retired and … Read More
Monarchs Takes Down Big Green
December 8, 2016 | Harry Howard Jr.Harry Howard Jr. Sports Editor
In their first game following a seventh place finish in the Battle 4 Atlantis the Monarchs defeated Dartmouth 59-47 at the Ted Constant Center despite beging down one starter. Prior to the game ODU head coach Jeff … Read More
Monarchs Takeout Dukes in Home Opener
November 20, 2016 | Harry Howard Jr.Harry Howard Jr. Sports Editor
In a hard fought contest Old Dominion (1-0) defeated James Madison (0-1) 62-55 in both teams’ 2016-17 season opener. Despite a shaky night on offense, the Monarchs played lockdown defense throughout the night in front of … Read More
Stith Brothers Each Score 15 in Blowout Win
November 5, 2016 | Harry Howard Jr.Harry Howard Jr.
Sports Editor
ODU suited up for their final exhibition game before the start of the 2016-2017 regular basketball season against Division III Virginia Wesleyan at the Ted Constant Center. All 15 Monarchs played in the 89-55 win with 12 of them scoring.
Four … Read More
New Look Monarchs Dismantle Virginia State
November 5, 2016 | Harry Howard Jr.Alex Brooks
Contributing Writer
The Monarchs took the court for the first time this season in an exhibition against in-state foe Virginia State at the Ted Constant Center. Thirteen different Monarchs played and 11 of them scored. Redshirt sophomore Zoran Talley led them … Read More