Women's Basketball: ODU Grabs a Win Over American, 91-51

NORFOLK, VA. -- The Lady Monarchs (18-4,11-0 Colonial Athletic Association)continue to stay perfect in CAA play as they dominated American (11-10, 4-7 CAA)Sunday afternoon 91-51 at the Old Dominion Fieldhouse. Both Okeisha Howard(Virginia Beach, Va.) and Kim Giddens (Painter, Va) led the Lady Monarchs withcareer highs of 19 points apiece.

Natalie Diaz (Needles, Calif.) came out hot, sparking the Lady Monarchs withnine points in the half. American made a run in the first half, cutting thescore to 10 with six minutes to go but Old Dominion continued to attack the balland pulled away forcing a 40-26 half time score.

Old Dominion went on a 20-0 run in the second half, holding the Eagles scorelessfor seven minutes. The guards defensive play was crucial in keeping Americanguard Kate Miller scoreless. Jaye Marolla led American with 13 points andDanielle Johnston added 10. Lucienne Berthieu (Rennes, France) scored 18 forthe Lady Monarchs.

The Old Dominion Lady Monarchs' next game is Friday the 18th as they take onWilliam & Mary in Williamsburg. They will be back at the Fieldhouse on Sundaythe 20th as they host East Carolina at 2:30 pm. The game will be televised liveon Home Team Sports.