By Harry Minium
Playing with an offensive surge unlike anything seen last season, the Old Dominion University basketball team rolled past William and Mary, 86-78, Saturday night in its home opener at Chartway Arena.
The Monarchs (1-1) scored more points in an single game than they did all last season. Senior guard Malik Curry had 24 points and A.J. Oliver II 19.
It was the first home athletic event hosted ODU in 262 days. ODU joined all other college athletic programs in shutting down its athletic program last March because of the pandemic.