ODU Monarchs Basketball Wraps Up Regular Season

Team looks to build momentum heading into Sun Belt Conference Tournament

Mar. 2, 2026 at 6:47am

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The Old Dominion University Monarchs basketball team is finishing up its regular season with a road trip before the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. After a rocky start to the season, the Monarchs have won three games in their last five-game homestand, showing signs of improvement as they look to make a postseason run.

Why it matters

ODU has struggled at times this season, falling behind early in games and blowing large leads. However, their recent home success has given the team and fans hope that they can turn things around and compete in the upcoming conference tournament.

The details

The Monarchs have had an up-and-down season, with lopsided losses and nail-biting defeats. But they found their footing during a five-game homestand that ended on Monday, winning three of those contests and building momentum as they head into the final stretch of the regular season.

  • The Monarchs' regular season is wrapping up with a road trip.
  • ODU recently completed a five-game homestand, winning three of those games.

The players

Wood Selig

The athletic director at Old Dominion University.

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What they’re saying

“ODU is 'getting better' as the regular season finishes up.”

— Wood Selig, ODU Athletic Director

What’s next

The Monarchs will look to carry their recent home success onto the road as they prepare for the Sun Belt Conference Tournament.

The takeaway

After a rocky start, the ODU Monarchs basketball team has shown signs of improvement heading into the postseason, giving fans hope that they can make a deep run in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament.