It’s Transfer Season for Monarch Basketball

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trey Freeman Signs NBA Contract

Former Old Dominion basketball standout Trey Freeman has signed a partially guaranteed contract with the Detroit Pistons. The contract gives Freeman a chance to compete for a roster spot later this month at their training camp. He told the Virginian-Pilot, … Read More