TGIF ODU Fam. While the weather forecast for this weekend may not look great, there’s always action to catch when you have the Folkes-Stevens Tennis Center in town.

Three matches. Three chances to lock down perfection.

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

🎾 Path To Perfection
⚾️ Chart Climber
🏈 One Week Away
​🦁 And much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Path To Perfection. Today begins a quest for something that hasn’t been done in seven years for the Monarchs.

This morning, the ODU women’s tennis team kicks off three straight days of tennis matches at Folkes-Stevens Tennis Center as both tennis squads seek to close out their 2025 spring seasons with unbeaten records in conference play.

Having already locked up a share of the Sun Belt regular season crown, the women’s team welcomes Coastal Carolina today at 11 am with a chance to go 10-0 in league play and claim yet another regular season trophy.

On the men’s side, the Monarchs host Southern Miss on Saturday and Louisiana on Sunday with a chance to also go unbeaten and claim the regular season title. A single win this weekend secures at least a share of the crown.

🔼 Chart Climbing. ODU legend Justin Verlander continues to climb the charts in his 20th Major Leage season.

On Wednesday night, Verlander punched out a season-high nine opposing hitters in a come-from-behind win over the Cincinnati Reds. With his 16 strikeouts in three starts this season, the right-hander now sits just 68 strikeouts away from becoming just the 10th pitcher in MLB history to reach 3,500 career strikeouts.

🔼 Milestone Match. For four years, she was an anchor on the ODU women’s soccer team, serving as a two-time team captain and earning All-American status while helping the Monarchs to multiple conference titles.

Now, she’s taken her success to another level as this week, Ece Turkoglu, was honored for reaching 100 games played with the Turkish National Team.

Well done Ece!

🏈 ONE WEEK AWAY!

Clear the calendars, ODU fans.

The Priority Charity Bowl ODU Spring Game is set for Saturday, April 19 at 2 p.m. at Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium.

This annual spring football tradition—free and open to the public—marks the culmination of ODU’s spring practice and offers fans a unique opportunity to get an early look at the 2025 Monarchs. Gates are set to open at 1 p.m.

Immediately following the game, ODU will host its first-ever Fan Field Day, turning the field into an interactive experience for the whole family. Fans will have the rare chance to go on the field to meet ODU Football players and coaches, along with student-athletes from ODU Men’s Basketball and Women’s Tennis. The event will feature autograph sessions, photo opportunities, and on-field activities for fans of all ages—including chances to win exclusive ODU fan packs.

🦁 MONARCH TRIVIA

When was the last time that both ODU tennis programs went undefeated in regular season conference action?

Got a guess?

Scroll to the bottom to find the answer!

📅 ON THE DOCKET

Friday, April 11th
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Coastal Carolina @ 11am
⚾️ Baseball at Georgia Southern @ 6:30pm

Saturday, April 12th
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Southern Miss @ 10am
🥍 Women’s Lacrosse at South Florida @ 12pm
⚾️ Baseball at Georgia Southern @ 2pm
🚣 Rowing at GW Invitational Regatta (Potomac, Va.)
⛵️ Sailing at MAISA Women’s Team Race (Geneva, N.Y.)
⛵️ Sailing at Truxtun Umstead Open Fleet Race (Annapolis, Md.)

Sunday, April 13th
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Louisiana @ 10am
⚾️ Baseball at Georgia Southern @ 1pm
🚣 Rowing at GW Invitational Regatta (Potomac, Va.)

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 2018.

🦁 Stay dry this weekend, y’all!