Old Dominion (17-8, 8-5 C-USA) vs. Charlotte (14-11, 6-7 C-USA) | |||
Details | Saturday, Feb. 23, at 4 p.m. ET (Ted Constant Center -- Norfolk, Va.) | ||
Links | CUSA.tv | ESPN 94.1 | Live Stats | Game Notes | Twitter | ||
Promos | Princess Day | Food Drive |
NORFOLK, Va. -- For the second straight game, the Old Dominion women's basketball team will play Charlotte, this time on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET at the Ted Constant Center.
Saturday's contest is the second game of an ODU basketball doubleheader. A ticket to the men's game, beginning at 1 p.m. ET, will also get fans into the women's game for free. In addition, the game will also serve as Princess Day (more info here) and a food drive (more info here). Fans are also encouraged to wear white for a whiteout.
ODU and Charlotte met just last weekend, with the 49ers claiming a 69-59 victory at Halton Arena.
The Monarchs have won eight of their last nine home games and are 9-2 overall at The Ted this season. On the other hand, Charlotte is just 2-9 away from home.
In Saturday's game, freshman Amari Young (7.9pts, 5.8rebs) led ODU with 17 points, tying her career high. Maggie Robinson (7.4pts, 4.0rebs) also finished in double figures with 12 points.
Victoria Morris (13.0pts), who has missed the last three games due to injury, leads the team in scoring. Fellow guards Ajah Wayne (11.6pts, 8.2rebs, 1.8stls) and Taylor Edwards (11.4pts, 5.2rebs, 4.5asts) also average double figures.
In the Conference USA standings, ODU is tied for fifth with WKU, one game behind UAB and Marshall who are tied for third. The top four teams earn a bye in the C-USA Tournament.
ABOUT CHARLOTTE (14-11, 6-7)
With last Saturday's win over ODU, the 49ers improved to 12-2 at home. However, Charlotte is 2-9 in games away from home. Three 49ers average double figures, led by Jade Phillips (12.2pts, 7.5rebs), who scored 17 against the Monarchs. Series History: ODU leads, 14-9.
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