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Old Dominion Closes Home Slate With 83–72 Win Over Louisiana

Jordan Battle's 27 points capped a two-game upswing that sends Old Dominion into a season-ending road trip.

Overview

  • The victory was ODU's second straight and moved the Monarchs to 10-18 overall and 6-9 in Sun Belt play in their home finale at Chartway Arena.
  • Norfolk native Jordan Battle led with 27 points in his final home game, shooting 7-for-10 and 10-for-11 at the line while adding eight rebounds and three assists.
  • ODU shot 57 percent from the field and converted 21 of 26 free throws, with the starting five accounting for all but two of the team's points.
  • The result gave the Monarchs three wins in their last four outings, with head coach Mike Jones saying the group is getting better.
  • Old Dominion opens a three-game road finish at Southern Miss on Saturday at 3 p.m. before closing the regular season at Marshall and Georgia State.