Monarch Brew 9/22: Weekend Prep

Get All The Info You Need For Homecoming Weekend

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Monarch Brew Crew
September 22, 2023

TGIF Monarchs. There’s a great quote out there that reads…

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”

Sure the weather forecast isn’t exact ideal and may have thrown a wrench in some plans, but what better time to bust out the dance moves than Homecoming?

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

🦁 Weekend Prep
⚽️ Honoring A Legend
🏑 Hoot and Holler, We Need You!
👑 And much, much more!

🏈 HOMECOMING WEEK

🔼 Home Sweet Home. Old friends, new friends, all sporting the same Blue and Gray!

There’s nothing like homecoming week on college campuses. The gatherings, the stories, the memories made.

ODU is back at Ballard for the third straight Saturday and will be the last time at home until Oct. 21st. Don’t miss out and join the party this weekend in Norfolk!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Honoring A Legend. Sure, there’s been wins.

Sure, there’s been championships.

Sure, there’s been plenty of success stories far beyond the pitch with the hundreds of student-athletes he’s impacted.

But Coach Alan Dawson’s story is far more than just coaching. The road that led him to ODU and roaming for the Monarch sidelines for the past few decades is one of resilience, determination and character.

This Max with Minium piece is one that is a MUST read for all ODU fans.

🔼 Magnificent Myah. The reigning Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week is already putting her name in for next week’s honor as well.

Myah Conway continued her hot streak, reeling off 19 kills, in ODU’s big 3-1 road win over Marshall in the conference opener for both squads. It’s the fifth win in the past six matches for the Monarchs.

For the fifth time in the past six matches, senior Teresa Atilano dished out 40+ assist, this time connecting on 46 to go along with 12 digs for a second straight double-double.

🔼 Inspired by a Legend. This weekend, the ODU football squad and Homecoming will have a new, retro look to it.

Earlier this summer, the Monarchs unveiled these new retro helmets and a look honoring ODU’s history.

Where did the idea come from? How did it all come together?

🔼 Protect This House. Throw on the poncho. Grab an umbrella. Our squad needs you!

For the fifth time in the first eight games of the season, the ODU field hockey team is taking on yet another ranked opponent, this time a BIG EAST showdown with the 19th-ranked Temple Owls, right here in Norfolk.

Three of the previous four matchups with ranked opponents this year have been one-goal games as the Monarchs continue they can play with anyone in the country.

2 p.m. today. Be there.

🔼 Streak Snapped. ODU’s record-tying eight game unbeaten streak to start a season came to a tough, tough end on Thursday night.

The Monarchs fired off 21 shots and forced the visiting Louisiana defense into 12 saves, but couldn’t break through as the Ragin’ Cajuns pulled out the 1-0 victory in the conference home opener.

👕 BLUE OUT TO BEAT PROSTATE CANCER

Tomorrow, the SURF Foundation hosts the “Blue Out to Beat Prostate Cancer” presented by Sentara and Urology of Virginia. The SURF Foundation reminds you that early detection saves lives. One in eight American men will get some form of prostate cancer, and the earlier it's identified, the better the rates of survival.

We're honoring those survivors and asking you to please—get screened.

🎟 DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

Who doesn’t love some great raffle prizes?
Who doesn’t love to support our ODU student-athletes?

Well, BOOM! We’ve got your chance to do both! The ODU Swimming program is hosting its first-ever fall raffle to help support the Monarchs with nearly 20 great prizes to try to win!

Don’t miss out! Grab your chance to win today!

🤔 MONARCH TRIVIA

Among the Elite. Coach Alan Dawson’s resume speaks for itself.

259 games won in 26 seasons at ODU.
6 conference championships.
12 NCAA Tournaments.
11 MLS Draft picks.

In his collegiate career, he’s amassed a record of 388-198-64, which ranks him among the elite in the coaching world.

Where does his career record rank him among all Division I active coaches?

Got a guess?

Scroll down to the bottom of this email and see if you had the right answer!

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📅 WHAT’S ON TAP

Friday, September 22
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. NYCC Collegiate Invitational (Norfolk, Va.)
🏑 Field Hockey vs. Temple @ 2pm l Live Video l Live Stats
🏐 Volleyball at Marshall @ 6pm
⛳️ Women’s Golf at Lady Paladin Invitational (Greenville, S.C.)
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. UNC Fall Invitational

Saturday, September 23
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. NYCC Collegiate Invitational (Norfolk, Va.)
🏈 Football vs. Texas A&M-Commerce @ 3:30pm l Live Video l Live Stats
🏊 Swimming vs. Blue/Gray Intrasquad
⛵️ Sailing at Kings Point, N.Y.
⛳️ Women’s Golf at Lady Paladin Invitational (Greenville, S.C.)
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. UNC Fall Invitational

Sunday, September 24
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. NYCC Collegiate Invitational (Norfolk, Va.)
🏑 Field Hockey vs. William & Mary @ 12pm l Live Video
⚽️ Women’s Soccer at Georgia Southern @ 1pm l Live Video l Live Stats
⛵️ Sailing at Kings Point, N.Y.
⛳️ Women’s Golf at Lady Paladin Invitational (Greenville, S.C.)
⚽️ Men’s Soccer vs. Kentucky @ 6pm l Live Video l Live Stats

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Fifth.

With a winning percentage of .646, Dawson ranks fifth among current active Division I head coaches.

🦁 Let’s have a great weekend, y’all!