Good Morning ODU Fam. There’s nothing like the Olympics. A time when we sit around the TV and watch in amazement at athletes from around the world accomplishing things that us “regular Joes” could only dream about.

Among that group is one of our own and we’ve got an update from Paris for y’all!

What a Brew we have for you today! Check It Out Below!

⛵️ Making Waves
🏈 Our Guys
⛳️ Let’s Link Up
​⭐ And much, much more!

⛵️ MAKING WAVES

Former ODU All-American Stephanie Roble’s 2024 Olympic journey is underway.

On Sunday, the women’s skiff competition kicked off with the first of four days of racing, which includes three races on each day.

With 20 boats on the starting line, Roble and her sailing partner, Maggie Shea grabbed finishes of seventh, 10th and 11th in the first three races of the Olympics. The teams will build up to the fifth day, which will bring the medal races to the water.

🏈 OUR GUYS

In the ever-changing world of college athletics, ODU standouts Jason Henderson and Santana Saunders are a bit of a throwback.

Both have had star-studded careers with the Monarchs. Both could have jumped in the transfer portal like thousands of others around the country.

But both remained loyal and true and are ready to lead the Monarchs yet again this fall.

📚 CLASS ACTS

Another banner year for the Monarchs didn’t just include success on the field, but also in the classroom.

This past week, not one, not two, but 3️⃣ programs were recognized for their academic prowess.

🎾: Women’s Tennis Program Bring Home Six Awards and Team Honor

⛵️: Trio of Monarch Sailors Earn Academic Accolades

🎾: Men’s Tennis Collects Four Awards and Team Honor

⛳️ LET’S LINK UP

Save the Dates, ODU Fam!

Let’s hit the links with the ODU women’s golf squad as the Monarchs unveiled its 2024-25 season schedule this past week.

🏈 COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: 33 DAYS

Number of the Day: 33

Senior Rasheed Reason will be looking to make an impact
in his season second in Norfolk.

After spending two seasons in JUCO, Reason arrived at ODU last year
to play in 11 games, including four starts. He finished with 33 tackles,
including 2.5 TFLs and an INT.

🎟 SECURE YOUR SEAT

New season tickets are on sale NOW!

Don’t miss out and secure your seats before it’s too late!

🏈 WHAT’S IN STORE

It may be July, but there’s always those out there looking to plan ahead.

Well, those planners, we got you covered and we’ll get you all set for this fall in Norfolk!

We’ve got the full promotional breakdown of all 6️⃣ home games for the Monarchs!

Game 1 vs. East Carolina - September 7 - 6 p.m.

Game 2 vs. Virginia Tech - September 14 - 6 p.m.

Game 3 vs. Texas State - October 19 - TBA

Game 4 vs. Georgia Southern - October 24 - 7 p.m.

Game 5 vs. James Madison - November 16 - TBA

Game 6 vs. Marshall - November 23 - TBA

🦁 MONARCH TRIVIA

Entering his fourth season at ODU, how many games has Santana Saunders played in as a member of the Monarchs?

Got a guess?

Scroll to the bottom for the answer!

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📅WHAT’S ON TAP?

See ya’ll in August!

🦁 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 35.

After starting and playing in all 13 games last year, Saunders has now played in 35 games as a Monarch.

🦁 Let’s get this week started, y’all!