Saturday's ODU-VCU game is sold out. Fans can watch on Comcast and SNY in New York, and watch live stream at odusports.com. The game will be aired on 1310 AM as the ODU-FAU football will be on ESPN 94.1. The Big Blue room opens at noon Saturday to let fans watch the football game.
ODU MONARCHS (4-1) Vs. NO. 14 VCU (4-1)
Nov. 29, 2014 2:00 PM
RADIO/TV COVERAGE
STAR1310 in Hampton Roads; WLVA 94.1 and 580 am in Lynchburg, Va.Play-by-play: Doug Ripley Color Analysts: Dave Twardzik (ODU’72) & Billy Mann (ODU’83)
TV – ComCast Sportsnet channel 35 & SNY Network:
Play-by-Play: Frank Hanrahan
Color: John Feinstein
ODU PROBABLES
G 1 Aaron Bacote, 6-4 Jr, Hampton, VA. 4.0 ppg/ 2.6 rpg
G 0 Jordan Baker , 6-2, So., Hampton, VA. 4.4 ppg/ 2.4 apg
G 20 Trey Freeman, 6-2, Jr. Virginia Beach, VA. 19.8 ppg/ 2.6 apg
F 23 Richard Ross, 6-6, Sr., Wichita Falls, TX./ 11.0 ppg/ 5.4 rpg.
F 35 Jonathan Arledge, 6-9, Gr. Silver Spring, MD. 6.6 ppg./6.6 rpg.
RESERVES
G 3 Keenan Palmore, 6-1, Jr. Stone Mountain, GA. 4.8 ppg/ 2.4 rpg
F 21 Denzell Taylor, 6-7, So., Ontario, Canada 3.6 ppg/ 5.6 rpg.
G 22 Ambrose Mosley, 6-2, RSo. Jacksonville, FL.6.0 ppg/ 3.0 rpg
F 30 Nik Biberaj 6-8, Jr., Fairfax Station, VA. 1.6 ppg/ 2.0 rpg
G 15 Deion Clark, 6-3, RSo. Naples, FL. 0.0 ppg/ 0.0 rpg.
F 11 Joe Ebondo, 6-7, Sr. Euless, TX. 1.0/0.0
G 2 Martin Shaw, 6-1, JR., Hampton, VA. 0.3 ppg/ 0.0 rpg
MONARCH EXTRAS
This is the 11th home sellout between ODU and VCU at the Constant Center
Trey Freeman was named to the Paradise Jam All-Tournament Team.
ODU placed third at the Paradise Jam.
The last ranked team at the Ted was No. 8 Missouri in 2012 (Mizzou won, 75-68)
The last nationally ranked opponent was No. 2 Kentucky in 2011-12 (Mohican Sun Tournament).
ODU’s last win over at top 20 team was 61-57 at then 11th ranked Georgetown in 2010
ODU’s last win over a top 10 team was a 75-62 win at 8th ranked Georgetown in 2007.
ODU has now finished (1st 2014) , 2nd (2005) and 3rd (2010) in the Paradise Jam.
Jonathan Arledge's 12 rebounds vs. LSU is a career high.
ODU newcomers Jonathan Arledge and Trey Freeman combined for 42 points in the opener
ODU’s win over UNCW ended a three-game home opening losing streak
Sophomore Denzell Taylor’s 12 rebounds in the opener tied his career high
ODU returns four starters from last year’s 18-18 team that advanced to the CBI semifinals
Jeff Jones is second vice-president of the NABC
Aaron Bacote is pre-season All-C-USA
Assistant coaches John Richardson and Lamar Barrett were teammates at Elizabeth City State.
Conference USA celebrates its 20th season of competition
C-USA Tournament is March 11-14 in Birmingham, AL.
16 games will be televised this season
Senior forward Richard Ross ranked second in C-USA & 47th nationally in blocked shots (2.3)
ODU basketball players hail from seven different states & Canada.
SERIES VS. VCU
VCU leads 47-42 and have won the last four meeting, including, 69-48 in Richmond last year.ODU’s last win over the Rams was the 2010-11 season. After losing here at home, 59-50, ODU Beat the Rams, 70-59 at VCU and 70-65 in the CAA finals.
ODU and VCU have played in seven overtime contests. the last was the 73-69 ODU win in the 2010 CAA semifinals. They also played an ovetime game in the 2005 CAA finals, ODu winning 73-66.
DID YOU KNOW:The two schools met in three Conference Finals.
VCU won the 1985 Sun Belt Title, 87-82 (Hampton Coliseum)
ODU won the 2005 CAA Finals, 73-66(ot) in Richmond Coliseum
ODU won the 2011 CAA Finals, 70-65 in Richmond Coliseum
THE COACHES
Jeff Jones
Record at ODU: 22-19 (2nd season)
Career Record: 379-306 (22 years)
Shaka Smart
Record at VCU: 141-46 (5 years)
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