NORFOLK, Va. (Interstat) — Old Dominion defeated Ohio 78-72 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Saturday at Constant Convocation Center.

The Monarchs (8-17) led 40-35 at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half. Ohio (12-12) closed within one point multiple times but could not overtake Old Dominion, which sealed the win by making 16 of 18 free throws.

Ajay Sheldon led the Bobcats with 19 points. Old Dominion’s Ketron Shaw scored 17 points and Caelum Swanton-Rodger added 14. The Monarchs scored 40 points in the paint and converted 10 points off turnovers. Attendance was 6,657.