NORFOLK, Va. — In a thrilling matchup on Saturday evening, Old Dominion managed to secure a close victory against Southern Miss, finishing with a score of 74-71. Robert Davis Jr. was a standout performer for the Monarchs, contributing 18 points to the team’s success.

Davis displayed an effective shooting performance, hitting 6 of his 13 attempts from the field, including two three-pointers out of eight tries. Additionally, he excelled at the free-throw line, converting all four attempts. Old Dominion, now with a record of 6-9 and a solid 2-1 in the Sun Belt Conference, also saw Sean Durugordon making an impact with 16 points, as well as impressive statistics of nine rebounds and four steals. Caelum Swanton-Rodger provided valuable support by shooting 3 of 4 from the field and making six of nine from the foul line, ultimately finishing with 12 points alongside eight rebounds.

On the opposing side, the Golden Eagles struggled to turn the tide but found their scoring leader in Andre Curbelo, who amassed 19 points, eight assists, and two steals. Deantoni Gordon contributed significantly as well, scoring 17 points while also grabbing eight rebounds and securing three steals. Christian Watson added to the scoring effort for Southern Miss with 16 points and six rebounds, leaving the team with a record of 6-9 overall and 1-2 in their conference play.

This game was an exciting display of competitiveness, showcasing multiple talented players and highlighting the close margins present in college basketball.