NORFOLK, Va. - The Old Dominion men’s basketball team (19-6, 9-3 C-USA) erased a 13-point first half deficit to defeat UAB (14-10, 6-5 C-USA) by a 70-59 score on Thursday night at Bartow Arena. The Monarchs outscored the Blazers 42-24 in the second half. Thursday night marked the fifth time that ODU has overcome a double-digit deficit and claimed victory this season. With the win, the Monarchs remain in sole possession of first place in the Conference USA standings.
Old Dominion has now won three straight, eight of its last nine and 17 of its last 20 games.