| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTSA | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| ODU | 31 | 53 | 84 |
Oliver leads second-half surge in Old Dominion's 84-59
NORFOLK, Va. --
A.J. Oliver II had 20 points -- 16 in the second half -- and 12 rebounds as Old Dominion defeated UTSA 84-59 on Wednesday night.
Xavier Green had 19 points for Old Dominion (13-17, 9-8 Conference USA). Malik Curry added 15 points and nine assists. Joe Reece had 13 points and Kalu Ezikpe 10. Aaron Carver grabbed 14 rebounds.
Tied at 31-all at halftime, Old Dominion scored a season-high 53 points in the second half, with Oliver scoring 11 points in a 19-0 run that left the Monarchs ahead 66-41 with nine minutes left.
Keaton Wallace had 18 points for the Roadrunners (13-17, 7-10). Jhivvan Jackson, who came in as the nation's second-leading scorer at 27.3 points per game, scored 14 points, becoming the first UTSA player to pass 2,000 career points (2,004) while also making a 3-pointer for the 45th consecutive game.
The Monarchs leveled the season series against the Roadrunners with the win. UTSA defeated Old Dominion 85-81 on Feb. 6.
Old Dominion finishes the regular season against UAB on the road on Saturday. UTSA finishes the regular season against Marshall at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bill Jacobson
- Olandis Poole
- Kevin Mathis
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 8-1 | - | 18-4 |
| North Texas | 7-2 | 1 | 16-5 |
| UAB | 7-2 | 1 | 14-8 |
| Temple | 6-3 | 2 | 14-8 |
| Tulane | 6-3 | 2 | 12-10 |
| Florida Atlantic | 5-4 | 3 | 12-10 |
| East Carolina | 4-5 | 4 | 12-10 |
| South Florida | 4-5 | 4 | 11-11 |
| UTSA | 4-5 | 4 | 10-11 |
| Tulsa | 3-6 | 5 | 9-13 |
| Rice | 2-7 | 6 | 11-11 |
| Wichita State | 1-7 | 6.5 | 11-10 |
| Charlotte | 1-8 | 7 | 8-14 |
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 9-2 | - | 18-5 |
| Troy | 8-3 | 1 | 15-7 |
| South Alabama | 7-4 | 2 | 15-8 |
| James Madison | 7-4 | 2 | 14-9 |
| App State | 7-4 | 2 | 13-9 |
| Marshall | 7-4 | 2 | 14-10 |
| Old Dominion | 6-5 | 3 | 10-13 |
| Texas State | 5-6 | 4 | 12-11 |
| Southern Miss | 5-6 | 4 | 10-13 |
| Louisiana | 5-6 | 4 | 7-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 4-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Georgia State | 4-7 | 5 | 8-15 |
| UL Monroe | 2-9 | 7 | 6-18 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-10 | 8 | 8-15 |
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