Event Date: Monday, December 2, 2024
Venue: Chartway Arena, Norfolk, VA
Broadcast: ESPN+
Chartway Arena will host the clash between the Old Dominion Monarchs (2-6) and the William & Mary Tribe (3-5) this coming Monday.
In their latest outing, the William & Mary Tribe faced off against Appalachian State, suffering a close defeat with a final score of 79-76. The Tribe finished the game with a shooting percentage of 46.0%, hitting 29 out of 63 attempts, including 9 of 31 from long range. At the free-throw line, they excelled, sinking 9 of their 10 attempts for a stellar 90.0% success rate. On the boards, William & Mary secured 29 rebounds, with 8 being offensive. They also registered 17 assists but struggled with turnovers, committing 10 while recording 4 steals. Defensively, William & Mary allowed their opponents to post a shooting percentage of 46.4% on 26 of 56 attempts. Appalachian State contributed with 17 assists and 7 steals, accumulating 34 rebounds (10 offensive, 24 defensive) with no blocks during the matchup. From the charity stripe, Appalachian State converted 12 of 24 for a 50.0% rate and hit 15 of 29 from beyond the arc. The Tribe incurred 20 personal fouls compared to Appalachian State’s 14.
A key player for William & Mary was Noah Collier, who showcased his skills with a shooting percentage of 53.3%, amassing 19 points on 8 of 15 shooting, along with 8 rebounds and 2 assists over 23 minutes on the court.
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Entering this game, the Tribe’s record stands at 3-5 for the season. They average an impressive 80.6 points per game, placing them 103rd in Division 1. Their field goal percentage rests at 44.1%, and they excel at the free-throw line with a 75.7% conversion rate. The Tribe also averages 38.0 rebounds and boasts 125 assists this season, ranking 41st in Division 1 for assists. However, they do struggle with turnovers, averaging 14.0 per game, and they commit around 20.5 fouls each matchup.
Defensively, the Tribe forces an average of 13.8 turnovers while being called for 19.8 personal fouls. They rank 260th in the nation for assists allowed, conceding 100 throughout the season. The Tribe gives up a 44.1% field goal percentage (212 of 481) and around 36.8 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 31.3% from beyond the arc against them, contributing to their ranking of 290th in points allowed per game at 76.5.
In their recent contest, the Old Dominion Monarchs fell to Duquesne with a score of 67-54. The Monarchs collected 19 defensive and 14 offensive rebounds, leading to a total of 33 rebounds for the game. Unfortunately, they turned the ball over 16 times while managing to secure 9 steals. On free-throw attempts, Old Dominion was awarded 15 opportunities due to Duquesne’s 16 fouls, converting 10 for a 66.7% success rate. From three-point territory, they struggled, making just 2 of their 17 attempts (11.8%), and finished the game shooting 21 of 64 from the field at a rate of 32.8%. The Monarchs allowed Duquesne a 47.2% shooting rate from the floor (25 of 53) and a 30.8% rate from three-point range (4 of 13), while also conceding 39 total rebounds (10 offensive).
Devin Ceaser was a standout performer for the Monarchs, scoring 23 points with a 45.0% shooting accuracy (9 of 20) and totaling 5 rebounds across 33 minutes of play. However, he finished the matchup without any assists.
Old Dominion currently holds a 2-6 record for the season. Offensively, they have a field goal percentage of 39.4%, placing them 339th among Division 1 teams, and they have accumulated 518 points, averaging 64.8 points per game. They grab approximately 37.1 rebounds per game, and assist others at a low rate of 8.9 assists per game, ranking 361st in college basketball. They also average 13.9 turnovers per game, combined with committing 17.9 fouls, and shoot 61.2% from the free throw line.
On the defensive side, Old Dominion allows opponents to connect on 36.6% of their three-point attempts (60 of 164) and permits 66.7% at the free-throw line. They give up an average of 14.3 assists and 39.1 total rebounds per game, ranking 267th and 326th, respectively. Defensively, the Monarchs are positioned 306th in D-1, allowing an average of 77.5 points per game, forcing 11.0 turnovers while permitting opponents a 46.4% shooting percentage from the field, ranking 313th in Division 1.
Free Pick: Bet on William & Mary (-6.5)
