TGIF Monarch Nation. Who doesn’t love a little good news Friday, right?

There’s no better way to end the week and we’ve got some for you, ODU Fam!

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

⚾️ Movin’ On Up
🏈 We Workin’
⚽️ Save Those Dates
​🦁 And much more!

🏈 WE WORKIN’

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Movin’ On Up. Throughout his four years at ODU, Jacob Gomez worked his way into a lethal arm out of the bullpen for the Monarchs, earning his spot among the best relievers in the country during his senior season.

That work hasn’t stopped as Gomez is now working his way up the ladder in the Atlanta Braves organization and this week, the southpaw garnered a promotion into High-A with the Rome Emperors.

In 13 appearances this season, the former Monarch has posted a 2.95 ERA in 21.1 innings, while striking out 32. Opponents are hitting just .205 off of Gomez.

🔼 Save Those Dates. Earlier this week we talked about the bright future of the ODU men’s soccer program with the incoming recruiting class.

Now, we’ve got the dates for y’all to check them out as the Monarchs unveiled their full 2025 slate this week.

🔼 Special K. Speaking of bright futures, it’s tough to find one brighter than ODU swimmer Kiersten Donnelly.

This week, Donnelly was named the Sun Belt Conference Overall Female Postgraduate Award Winner.

Donnelly, a three-year letterwinner for the Monarchs as a swimmer, earned a bachelor’s degree in bio-medical science. She plans to attend medical school to follow her passion for family medicine and has been accepted to the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She earned all-conference honors this year with a pair of third place finishes at the Sun Belt Championship meet.

The scholarships are awarded to selected student-athletes with stated intentions to pursue a graduate degree following the completion of their undergraduate requirements and are sent directly to the graduate school of each recipient’s choice.

🦁 MONARCH TRIVIA

As we mentioned Kiersten Donnelly earned All-Conference accolades after earning two top-three finishes at the Sun Belt Championship.

Which events did she finish top-three in?

Got a guess?

Scroll to the bottom to find the answer!

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke.

🦁 Have a great weekend!