Old Dominion Defeats Louisiana-Monroe 87-80

Monarchs win in a close conference matchup

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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In a close conference matchup, the Old Dominion Monarchs defeated the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks by a score of 87-80. The game featured strong performances from both teams, with Old Dominion's balanced scoring attack proving to be the difference.

Why it matters

This win is an important conference victory for Old Dominion as they look to secure a spot in the postseason tournament. Louisiana-Monroe, on the other hand, will need to regroup and try to bounce back from this close loss.

The details

Old Dominion was led by a trio of double-digit scorers, including Sondors with 10 points, Caster with 13 points, and Lewis with 17 points. Louisiana-Monroe also had several standout performers, such as Russell with 17 points and Brodnex with 17 points as well. The game was tightly contested throughout, with Old Dominion maintaining a slim lead for much of the second half.

  • The game was played on March 4, 2026.

The players

Sondors

A player for Louisiana-Monroe who scored 10 points in the game.

Caster

A player for Old Dominion who scored 13 points in the game.

Lewis

A player for Old Dominion who scored 17 points in the game.

Russell

A player for Louisiana-Monroe who scored 17 points in the game.

Brodnex

A player for Louisiana-Monroe who scored 17 points in the game.

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The takeaway

This close conference matchup between Old Dominion and Louisiana-Monroe showcased the competitive nature of the league and the importance of each game as teams jockey for postseason positioning.