Richmond Defeats Monarchs, 76-52

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Reggie Brown scored 17 of his career-high 27 points in the first half as Richmond defeated Old Dominion, 76-52, on Wednesday (Dec. 6).

The Spiders (4-1) hit 18 of 30 field goals in the first half, including eight in a row, and also scored 13 consecutive points midway through the half.

Old Dominion never got closer than 11 in the second half. The Monarchs dropped their seventh straight game, falling to 1-7, and are off to their worst start since the 1940-41 season.

Greg Stevenson added 13 points for the Spiders.

Pierre Greene led the Monarchs with 11. Rasheed Wright and Michael Williams had 10 points apiece.

The Monarchs will host Kansas State on Saturday night in Scope. Game timeis7:35 p.m.