In a shocking turn of events, Louisiana-Monroe, ranked 359th in the net rankings, traveled to Chartway Arena and handed Old Dominion, ranked 251st, a stunning 85-79 defeat. This monumental upset will undoubtedly send ripples through the college basketball world, as the Warhawks, with a record of 4-20, proved that they can compete with teams above their weight class.
The game got off to a blistering start, with Louisiana-Monroe taking a 34-26 lead into halftime. Krystian Lewis, the Warhawks' star player, was unstoppable, scoring 28 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, and dishing out 6 assists. His supporting cast, including Lavell Brodnex and MJ Russell, who each scored 21 points, helped to propel the team to victory. Meanwhile, Old Dominion's Jordan Battle put up a valiant effort, scoring 23 points and collecting 7 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Warhawks' balanced attack.
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CHD Scout's pre-game prediction, which had Old Dominion winning by 11.3 points, 80-69, was grossly inaccurate. The actual outcome was a far cry from the expected result, with Louisiana-Monroe outscoring Old Dominion by 6 points. This upset is a reflection of the unpredictability of college basketball and serves as a reminder that any team can win on any given day.
As the final buzzer sounded, the Warhawks celebrated their impressive victory, while the Monarchs were left to ponder what could have been. Old Dominion, now 7-17, will have to regroup and refocus as they try to salvage their season. On the other hand, Louisiana-Monroe want to build on this momentum, hoping to carry it over into their future games.
The resume implications of this result are significant, as this was a Quadrant 4 game for both teams. For Old Dominion, the loss will likely hurt their already slim tournament chances, while Louisiana-Monroe's win, although a Q4 game, will be a much-needed boost to their resume. However, given the Warhawks' low net ranking, it's unlikely that this single win will be enough to propel them into serious tournament consideration. Nevertheless, this upset will be a memorable moment for the Warhawks, and they want to use it as a springboard to finish the season strong.