For the first time in seven years, crosstown rivals Old Dominion and Norfolk State faced off in Chartway Arena. The near-sellout crowd of 7,966 was the largest at the Chartway Arena in four seasons and saw ODU come away with a 68-62 victory. Photos Chuck Thomas and Nicholas Clark
Before the game, guard Mekhi Long waits for the announcer to call his name. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
The near-sellout crowd of 7,966 was the largest at Chartway Arena in four seasons. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
ODU's Mekhi Long fights off NSU's Joe Bryant Jr. on Saturday evening at Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Tyreek Scott-Grayson steals the ball and heads down the court. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
ODU's Ben Stanley (left) and Chaunce Jenkins box out NSU's Cahiem Brown. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
The ODU Spirit Squad keeps the energy high for the Monarchs. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
The energy is high at Chartway Arena as crosstown rivals prepare to battle for bragging rights. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Guard Chaunce Jenkins scores on a layup to help ODU rally. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
Mekhi Long adds two more points for the Monarchs. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Jason Wade looks to pass the ball to a teammate. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
With a little help from some special fans, the “Ice Cream and Cake” dance goes to a higher level. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Mekhi Long adds two more points for the Monarchs. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
A heavily defended Chaunce Jenkins drives to the basket. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
ODU's Charles Smith defends NSU's Daryl Anderson. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Guard Imo Essien brings the ball down the court. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
Tyreek Scott-Grayson steals the ball and heads down the court. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
After beating NSU, Chaunce Jenkins and Mekhi Long exhort fans in the student section. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
Before the game, guard Mekhi Long waits for the announcer to call his name. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
The near-sellout crowd of 7,966 was the largest at Chartway Arena in four seasons. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
ODU's Mekhi Long fights off NSU's Joe Bryant Jr. on Saturday evening at Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Tyreek Scott-Grayson steals the ball and heads down the court. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
ODU's Ben Stanley (left) and Chaunce Jenkins box out NSU's Cahiem Brown. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
The ODU Spirit Squad keeps the energy high for the Monarchs. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
The energy is high at Chartway Arena as crosstown rivals prepare to battle for bragging rights. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Guard Chaunce Jenkins scores on a layup to help ODU rally. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
Mekhi Long adds two more points for the Monarchs. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Jason Wade looks to pass the ball to a teammate. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
With a little help from some special fans, the “Ice Cream and Cake” dance goes to a higher level. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Mekhi Long adds two more points for the Monarchs. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
A heavily defended Chaunce Jenkins drives to the basket. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
ODU's Charles Smith defends NSU's Daryl Anderson. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Guard Imo Essien brings the ball down the court. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
Tyreek Scott-Grayson steals the ball and heads down the court. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
After beating NSU, Chaunce Jenkins and Mekhi Long exhort fans in the student section. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU