Hey basketball fans! Get ready for an exciting exhibition game as the Old Dominion men’s basketball team takes on the Virginia State Trojans. The game will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday night at Chartway Arena. Unfortunately, it won’t be streamed, but you can catch all the action on Priority Sports Radio ESPN 94.1 FM starting at 6:30 p.m. with Ted Alexander and Dennis Wolff on the call.
The Monarchs are looking strong this season, with six returning players and nine new faces joining the roster. One player to watch out for is Chaunce Jenkins, who was selected to the Sun Belt Preseason First Team All-Conference after averaging 13.3 points per game last season.
In addition to Jenkins, the team also welcomes back Jason Wade, Imo Essien, Dericko Williams, Cooper Jones, and Bryce Baker. And let’s not forget about the talented freshmen Vasean Allette, Yamari Allette, Dani Pounds, and Jaylen Jenkins. The team has also added some experienced transfers, including Tyrone Williams, Devin Ceaser, RJ Blakney, Leeroy Odiahi, and Sam Hood.
The Virginia State Trojans, coached by former Monarch assistant Lonnie Blow and former ODU standout Ricardo Marsh, had a solid 17-11 record last season. It’s sure to be a competitive matchup!
If you’re a die-hard Monarchs fan, now is the perfect time to grab your season tickets. Men’s basketball season tickets cost $215 and include tickets to the exhibition game and all 15 regular season home games. Women’s basketball season tickets are also available for $115, with courtside seating priced at $500. Don’t miss out on all the action!
For those who prefer to attend individual games, single-game tickets will go on sale later this month. Prices start at $15 for men’s games and $11 for women’s games, with special discounts for senior citizens, ODU faculty and staff, youth, and military members. And ODU students can register for free tickets to any home game.
So mark your calendars and get ready to cheer on the Monarchs as they take on Virginia State in this exciting exhibition game. It’s going to be a night of thrilling basketball and fierce competition. Go Monarchs!