Old Dominion Monarchs Dominate Georgia State Panthers 78-55 Behind KC Shaw's 28 Points

The Old Dominion Monarchs delivered a resounding 78-55 victory over the Georgia State Panthers, with KC Shaw leading the charge with 28 points and 7 rebounds. This dominant performance marked a 23-point margin of victory, significantly exceeding the predicted 8-point margin by the CHD Scout. The Monarchs' record now stands at 9-18, while the Panthers fall to the same 9-18 record. Notably, the Monarchs outscored the Panthers 42-29 in the second half, capitalizing on their 36-26 halftime lead.

The game unfolded with the Old Dominion Monarchs taking control from the outset, establishing a 10-point lead by halftime with a score of 36-26. The Monarchs' KC Shaw and Caelum Swanton-Rodger combined for 21 points in the first half, setting the tone for the remainder of the game. In the second half, the Monarchs continued to pull away, outscoring the Panthers 42-29. Malachi Brown of the Georgia State Panthers led his team with 25 points, but it was not enough to overcome the Monarchs' balanced attack. The Monarchs' 78 points marked their highest scoring output in the last 5 games, with Shaw's 28 points accounting for over 35% of the team's total.

The top performers of the game were KC Shaw of the Old Dominion Monarchs, who scored 28 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, and Malachi Brown of the Georgia State Panthers, who scored 25 points. Shaw's performance was particularly impressive, as he shot over 50% from the field and accounted for nearly 36% of the Monarchs' total points. Caelum Swanton-Rodger of the Old Dominion Monarchs also had a notable game, scoring 17 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Joah Chappelle of the Georgia State Panthers added 9 points, but the Panthers' offense struggled to find consistency beyond Brown's efforts.

The Old Dominion Monarchs outshot the Georgia State Panthers 51.9% to 38.5% from the field, and outrebounded them 37-29. The Monarchs also committed fewer turnovers, with 12 compared to the Panthers' 15. The Monarchs' 42 points in the second half marked their highest scoring half of the game, with Shaw scoring 15 of his 28 points in the half. The Panthers, on the other hand, struggled to find their rhythm, shooting just 31.8% from three-point range and scoring only 29 points in the second half.

The CHD Scout predicted an Old Dominion victory by 8 points, with a predicted score of 78-70. While the predicted winner was correct, the actual margin of victory was 23 points, significantly exceeding the predicted margin. The CHD Scout was correct in identifying the Old Dominion Monarchs as the likely winners, but underestimated the team's dominance. The Monarchs' 78 points matched the predicted score exactly, but the Panthers' 55 points fell far short of the predicted 70.

This game was classified as a Quadrant 4 game for both the Old Dominion Monarchs and the Georgia State Panthers. The Monarchs' victory improves their record to 9-18, but their NET ranking remains at 261. The Panthers' loss drops their record to 9-18, and their NET ranking remains at 273. The significant margin of victory may have some impact on the Monarchs' NET ranking, but it is unlikely to have a major effect on their tournament chances. The Monarchs' Quad 4 record now stands at 2-12, while the Panthers' Quad 4 record falls to 1-13.

The Old Dominion Monarchs will face their next opponent on February 17th, while the Georgia State Panthers will play their next game on February 19th. The Monarchs want to build on their dominant performance, while the Panthers will aim to bounce back from their disappointing loss. With 5 games remaining in the regular season, both teams will be fighting for position in their respective conferences.