Villanova Faces Old Dominion: Game Preview

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Villanova Faces Old Dominion: Game Preview

The Villanova Wildcats are set to clash with the Old Dominion Monarchs in an exciting matchup on November 25. This contest will take place at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, Pennsylvania, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Game Preview: Villanova Wildcats vs. Old Dominion Monarchs

The Wildcats enter this game with a 4-1 record, while the Monarchs hold a 3-4 record. Villanova is currently favored by 21.5 points, though this line may fluctuate as game day approaches. Fans can listen to the action via the Villanova Sports Radio Network.

About Old Dominion Monarchs

Conference: Sun Belt Conference
Preseason Ranking: 5th place (two first-place votes) out of 14 teams
Player Spotlight: Robert Davis Jr., a 6’6” guard, was named Sun Belt Preseason Player of the Year.
Scoring Struggles: Davis is averaging only 7.8 points, with shooting percentages of 29.3% from the field and 25% from three-point range.
Key Players:
- Jordan Battle: Senior guard averaging 10.6 points (37% FG, 33.3% 3PT).
- KC Shaw: Senior guard averaging 14.2 points (44.8% FG).
- LJ Thomas: Senior guard averaging 13.4 points (59.6% FG).

Old Dominion is coming off a narrow 75-71 loss to city rival Drexel, with Shaw absent due to injury. Earlier in the season, they also faced Big East opponent Xavier, losing 99-69 in Cincinnati.

Villanova Wildcats’ Recent Performance

The Wildcats are looking to capitalize on their recent momentum. They recently achieved a solid victory against La Salle, winning 70-55. This game marked a significant moment as Villanova had all players available for the first time this season.

Tafara Gapare returned from a two-game absence, contributing to the team’s depth. Zion Stanford also made a successful return, scoring his first points since recovering from an ankle injury.

Matchup Highlights

Old Dominion features some size with 7-foot senior center Caelum Swanton-Rodger, but predominantly relies on a four-guard lineup. This may create opportunities for Villanova to exploit rebounding advantages.

Expect to see the Wildcats engage in a more aggressive inside game, with Matt Hodge likely taking on a more prominent role. Coach Willard might also employ small-ball lineups to increase flexibility and pace on the court.