TGIF Monarchs. A picture perfect weather weekend + ODU football? What more could you want?

That’s right, the Monarchs are springing into action this weekend at the annual Spring Game with TONS of activities for the best fans in the country to enjoy!

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

🏈 Tomorrow, Tomorrow!
⭐️ Five Stars
🎾 Tourney Time
​🦁 And much more!

🏈 TOMORROW, TOMORROW!

The Priority Charity Bowl ODU Spring Game is set for TOMORROW 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.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Defending Their Crown. The quest for a third straight crown begins today for the ODU men’s tennis team.

The two-time defending Sun Belt Champions opens Sun Belt Tournament play this morning at 10 a.m. against in-state rival James Madison at the Rome Tennis Center in Rome, Georgia.

A victory for ODU would send them into Saturday’s semifinals, which is set for 10 am.

🎾 Previewing The Weekend

🔼 Five Stars. Before even hitting the courts at the Sun Belt Tournament in Rome, Ga., the ODU men’s tennis team loaded up their luggage with some hardware to bring home.

Junior Cosme Rolland De Ravel was named Sun Belt Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Year and Dominick Mueller was named the Coach of the Year, while three other Monarchs earned All-Conference accolades as well.

Rolland De Ravel enters the conference championship this weekend with a 20-6 singles record on the year and is 8-4 this spring. In doubles competition, he is 19-4 overall and 14-3 in the spring. Along with his player of the year honors, Rolland De Ravel was named to the Sun Belt first team for singles and doubles.

Connor Van Schalkwyk also earned first-team honors, while Adam Majchrzak and Codie Van Schalkwyk both earned first-team doubles accolades with their partners.

🎾 More On The Award-Winners

🔼 Showin’ Off. Junior Lucia Gonzalez brought home some hardware this week from her trip down south.

Gonzalez and the ODU women’s golf team competed at the Sun Belt Conference, earning an eighth-place finish at the event.

The Monterrey, Mexico native finished with an even total of 216 for the three days, good for fifth overall. Her play earned her a spot on the Sun Belt Championship All-Tournament Team for the second straight year.

👏 MAKING AN IMPACT

🦁 MONARCH TRIVIA

Including the past two seasons, how many overall conference titles does the ODU men’s tennis program have in their trophy case?

Got a guess?

Scroll to the bottom to find the answer!

📅 ON THE DOCKET

Friday, April 18th
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. JMU @ 10am (Sun Belt Tournament - Rome, Ga.)
⚾️ Baseball vs. Louisiana @ 3pm (Harbor Park)

Saturday, April 19th
🚣 Rowing vs. Temple @ 9am
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. TBD @ 10am (Sun Belt Semifinals - Rome, Ga.)
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Georgia Southern @ 10am
🥍 Women’s Lacrosse vs. Temple @ 12pm
⚾️ Baseball vs. Louisiana @ 1pm (Harbor Park)
⛵️ Sailing at America Trophy Open Fleet Race (Ithaca, N.Y.)

Sunday, April 20th
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. TBD @ 1pm (Sun Belt Championship - Rome, Ga.)
⛵️ Sailing at America Trophy Open Fleet Race (Ithaca, N.Y.)

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Four (1994, 2018, 2023 and 2024)

🦁 Enjoy your weekend, y’all!