ODU Men's Basketball Ends Regular Season with Victory

Monarchs defeat Georgia State, prepare for Sun Belt Tournament

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Old Dominion University men's basketball team finished their regular season on a high note, defeating Georgia State 78-65. Jordan Battle led the Monarchs with 20 points, while LJ Thomas added 18 points.

Why it matters

This win gives the Monarchs momentum heading into the Sun Belt Conference Tournament, where they will look to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The details

The Monarchs were led by strong performances from Jordan Battle, who scored 20 points, and LJ Thomas, who contributed 18 points. This victory caps off the Monarchs' regular season and sets them up for the upcoming Sun Belt Tournament.

  • The game was played on February 27, 2026.
  • The Monarchs will start play in the Sun Belt Tournament on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Pensacola, Florida.

The players

Jordan Battle

A key player for the Monarchs, scoring 20 points in the victory over Georgia State.

LJ Thomas

Also a standout performer for ODU, contributing 18 points in the win.

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What’s next

The Monarchs will look to carry their momentum from the regular season finale into the Sun Belt Tournament, where they will compete for an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

ODU's victory over Georgia State to close out the regular season gives the Monarchs confidence and momentum heading into the conference tournament, as they aim to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.