App State Mountaineers Defeat Old Dominion Monarchs 81-73
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Chartway Arena
App State Mountaineers 81, Old Dominion Monarchs 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won App State Mountaineers vs Old Dominion Monarchs?
App State Mountaineers beat Old Dominion Monarchs 81-73 at Chartway Arena on December 31, 2025.
Who was favored in App State Mountaineers vs Old Dominion Monarchs?
Old Dominion Monarchs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -120 (about 55% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested matchup, the App State Mountaineers triumphed over the Old Dominion Monarchs with a final score of 81-73 at Chartway Arena. This victory adds to App State's solid away record, improving it to 3-2, while Old Dominion continues to struggle at home, now holding a record of 2-12.
The Mountaineers entered the game with a recent record of 6-4 over their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss against Georgia State. They averaged 74.1 points scored and allowed 66.6 points during this stretch. In contrast, Old Dominion's form has been less favorable, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, currently on a two-game losing streak. They averaged 72.5 points scored but allowed 78.3 points in their recent performances.
At home, Old Dominion has struggled significantly, with a home record of 2-11, while App State has fared better on the road. The two teams have met three times this season, with App State winning two of those encounters, including their most recent matchup on March 8, 2025, where they won 61-56. In their earlier meeting on January 29, 2025, App State also secured a narrow victory, winning 78-77, while Old Dominion's only win against App State this season came on January 17, 2025, where they lost 43-62 at home.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, which may have contributed to the competitive nature of the game. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Old Dominion as slight favorites with a spread of -1.5, while the total points line was set at 136.5.
The conditions during the game were typical for a winter evening, with no specific weather impacts noted, allowing both teams to focus solely on their performance on the court.
Key moments in the game included a significant three-point jumper by Robert Davis Jr. that put App State ahead 77-68, followed by free throws from Michael Marcus Jr. that extended their lead to 79-68. Old Dominion's Jordan Battle attempted to rally his team with a layup and a free throw, bringing the score to 81-73, but it was not enough to close the gap.
Overall, this game showcased App State's ability to perform under pressure on the road, while Old Dominion will need to address their defensive issues moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ODU -1.5 | 136.5 o -110 / u -110 | App State Mountaineers +100 · Old Dominion Monarchs -120 |
Leaders
- PointsJordan Battle20Old Dominion Monarchs
- AssistsJordan Battle4Old Dominion Monarchs
- ReboundsJordan Battle6Old Dominion Monarchs
- PointsMichael Marcus Jr.20App State Mountaineers
- AssistsAlonzo Dodd7App State Mountaineers
- ReboundsMichael Marcus Jr.10App State Mountaineers
Recent form
Old Dominion Monarchs
Last 10: 2-8Streak L272.5 scored · 78.3 allowed per game2-1 at home
- L58-73at Maryland TerrapinsDec 28
- L74-76vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersDec 20
- W77-68vs James Madison DukesDec 18
- L61-73at George Mason PatriotsDec 13
- L77-86at Richmond SpidersDec 6
- L75-88at William & Mary TribeNov 30
- L75-89at Villanova WildcatsNov 26
- L71-75at Drexel DragonsNov 23
- W88-56vs Morgan State BearsNov 22
- L69-99at Xavier MusketeersNov 19
App State Mountaineers
Last 10: 6-4Streak L174.1 scored · 66.6 allowed per game2-2 away
- L63-70vs Georgia State PanthersDec 20
- W67-49vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersDec 18
- W86-78vs High Point PanthersDec 14
- W67-54at East Carolina PiratesDec 12
- W133-45vs Virginia Lynchburg DragonsDec 3
- L55-67at UNC Asheville BulldogsNov 30
- L67-75at Mercer BearsNov 26
- L53-88vs Elon PhoenixNov 24
- W65-63vs Charlotte 49ersNov 21
- W85-77at Dartmouth Big GreenNov 16
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 22-12 | - | 12-6 |
| South Alabama | 21-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 20-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| App State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Southern Miss | 19-16 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 21-16 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Old Dominion | 12-21 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Louisiana | 11-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Georgia State | 10-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UL Monroe | 4-28 | 11 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | App State Mountaineers | Old Dominion Monarchs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-54 | 25-59 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 6-18 | 10-24 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 42 |
| Free throws | 17-28 | 13-22 |
| Free throw % | 61 | 59 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 18 |
| Assists | 13 | 17 |
| Steals | 6 | 6 |
| Blocks | 0 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 19 |
| Points in the paint | 46 | 28 |
| Fouls | 20 | 26 |
| Largest lead | 22 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 95 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half51-37KC Shaw makes layup (Donovan Raymond assists)
- 2nd Half53-37Jalen Tot makes layup
- 2nd Half55-37Michael Marcus Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half57-37Alonzo Dodd makes layup
- 2nd Half57-38KC Shaw makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-38Eren Banks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-41Scottie Hubbard makes 25-foot three point jumper (KC Shaw assists)
- 2nd Half60-41Alonzo Dodd makes layup
- 2nd Half60-43KC Shaw makes layup
- 2nd Half60-44KC Shaw makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half63-44Jalen Tot makes 25-foot three point jumper (Alonzo Dodd assists)
- 2nd Half65-44Michael Marcus Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half66-44Michael Marcus Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half66-46Caelum Swanton-Rodger makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half66-48KC Shaw makes layup (Jared Turner assists)
- 2nd Half66-50Caelum Swanton-Rodger makes layup (Jared Turner assists)
- 2nd Half66-51Caelum Swanton-Rodger makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half67-51Michael Marcus Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-51Michael Marcus Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-54Jordan Battle makes 25-foot three point jumper (Robert Davis Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half70-54Kasen Jennings makes layup
- 2nd Half71-54Kasen Jennings makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half71-55Jordan Battle makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-56Jordan Battle makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-56Jalen Tot makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-56Jalen Tot makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-59Jared Turner makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jordan Battle assists)
- 2nd Half75-59Michael Marcus Jr. makes layup (Jason Clarke Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half76-59Michael Marcus Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-62Jared Turner makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half76-65Robert Davis Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (KC Shaw assists)
- 2nd Half77-65Luke Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-68Robert Davis Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (KC Shaw assists)
- 2nd Half78-68Michael Marcus Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-68Michael Marcus Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-70Jordan Battle makes layup
- 2nd Half79-71Jordan Battle makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half80-71Alonzo Dodd makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-71Alonzo Dodd makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-73Jordan Battle makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Old Dominion Monarchs, below favours App State Mountaineers.
Venue
- Chartway ArenaNorfolk, VA
- Attendance4184
- OfficialsAnthony Jordan, Ron Tyburski, Tim Comer
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