Good Morning, ODU Fam. The Monarch family is getting bigger today!

National Signing Day is here for ODU football and you won’t want to miss who’s heading to Norfolk!

What all do we have stirring in today’s Brew? Check it out below!

🏀 Stinging ‘Em
⚾️ Opening Pitch Is Coming
​🦁 And much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Stinging ‘Em. The ODU women’s hoops team returned home on Monday night, knocked off the rust and pulled away in the second half to roll to a decisive 68-45 victory over visiting Delaware State.

Coming off games against two teams (Texas Tech and Oregon) that are a combined 15-0, the Monarchs used a balanced scoring attack to pull away from the Hornets after halftime, using a 21-7 third quarter to put the game away.

Nakiyah Allen led the way with 11 points, while Simaru Fields added nine points for the Monarchs. The duo of Kelsey Thompson and Nevaeh Scott scored eight apiece, while Simone Cunningham had six points and seven rebounds in less than 10 minutes of playing time.

🏀 The Full Recap

🔼 Opening Day Is Coming. It may feel like winter time outside, but first pitch will be here before we know it!

The renovation of the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at TowneBank Field will narrowly miss being complete in time for the upcoming 2026 baseball season. However, ODU has made plans to play every home game there, and fans will be accommodated in exceptional fashion.

ODU has contracted with a leading national seating company to install temporary seating that, along with standing room, will accommodate nearly 1,000 spectators, with most over-hanging the left-field fence.

Rally Alley, ODU’s fan-friendly area along the right-field line, will be replicated in left field, but will offer a more unique experience with food trucks, beverage stations and a party lounge tent with TV’s that will show game broadcasts live. There will also be a standing room railing where fans can watch games from above left field.

⚾️ More On The Plans For 2026

🦁 MONARCH TRIVIA

Dating back to last season, how many times has the ODU women’s team held an opponent to 50 points or less in a game?

Got a guess?

Scroll to the bottom to find the answer!

🗓️ ON THE DOCKET

Saturday, December 6th
🏀 Men’s Basketball at Richmond @ 12:30pm

Sunday, December 7th
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Howard @ 2pm l Tickets

Saturday, December 13th
🏀 Men’s Basketball at George Mason @ 12:30pm
🏊 Swimming at Open Water Championships (Boca Raton, Fla.)

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Eight times

🦁 Have a great one!