A host of familiar Lady Monarch alumni will return on Jan. 30 for the ODU vs Florida International game at 4 p.m., when the program celebrates surpassing 1,000 wins, becoming only the fourth women's basketball program in history to do so. Then, on Saturday, Feb. 6, ODU will welcome breast cancer survivors, their family members and fans to the 14th annual Hoops for the Cure Game, presented by Bon Secours In Motion Therapy, at 4 p.m.
ODU surpassed 1,000 wins on Dec. 15 on the road with a win over Howard. The Jan. 30 celebration will include free 1,000-win T-shirts for the first 1,000 fans, and a star-studded welcome home for Lady Monarch alumni. Highlighting the cast of returnees is three-time national championship coach Marianne Stanley, Olympic gold medalist and Naismith and Women's Basketball Hall of Famer Anne Donovan and ODU Hall of Famer Nyree Roberts.
Fans can enjoy a meet and greet, post-game autograph reception with the alumni following the contest in the Big Blue Room, and are encouraged to bring ODU Lady Monarch basketball memorabilia to have signed (only one item per fan please). For tickets, go to www.YNOTTix.com,
The Ted Constant Convocation Center and the Lady Monarchs will be decked out in pink on Saturday, Feb. 6 for the 14th annual Hoops for the Cure game against Charlotte at 4 p.m. A pre-game Health Fair will be featured in the lobby from 3-4 p.m., along with a reception for all breast cancer survivors in the West Hospitalty Room. Breast Cancer survivors can receive free game tickets by contacting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tidewater office at 490-7794. Fans can also support Komen and breast cancer education and research by using the code PINK when purchasing tickets at www.YNOTTix.com. Five dollars off every ticket purchased using the code will benefit the local affiliate.
Fans are encouraged to arrive at the game early for one of the highlights of the day - the annual survivor walk onto the court - which begins at 3:40 p.m. The first 1,000 fans will receive a free pink Hoops for the Cure t-shirt, courtesy of Bon Secours In Motion Therapy.
For more information, contact the box office at 757 683-4444.