Coastal Car defeats Old Dominion 74-76
Coastal Car Rallies Past Old Dominion in Thrilling Conference Matchup
In a back-and-forth affair, Coastal Car (AWAY) edged out Old Dominion (HOME) 76-74 on Saturday night at Chartway Arena, capping off an intense conference matchup that had all the makings of a classic.
As the game tipped off, it was clear that this would be a battle for the ages. The home team, Old Dominion, came out strong, building an early lead behind Jordan Battle's 11 points in the first half. However, Coastal Car's Rasheed Jones and Joshua Beadle responded with a potent offense of their own, leading their team to a narrow 29-34 halftime advantage.
Despite trailing by just five points at intermission, Old Dominion refused to back down. The Monarchs continued to press their attack, but Coastal Car's defense held firm, limiting ODU to just four points in the third quarter. Meanwhile, Beadle and Jones continued to fuel their team's offense, with Jones scoring 10 points in the period.
As the clock ticked down, it became clear that this was going to be a game for the ages. Old Dominion's Battle scored seven points in the final quarter, including two clutch three-pointers, but Coastal Car countered with a series of clutch baskets from its own core group of players. In the end, it was Coastal Car's Rasheed Jones who came up just short, missing a potential game-winning shot at the buzzer.
Game Leaders
Old Dominion:
* Jordan Battle - 23 points (4-5 3PT), 50% FG
* Caelum Swanton-Rodger - 10 rebounds, 10 points, 1 assist
Coastal Car:
* Rasheed Jones - 23 points (2-2 3PT), 53.8% FG
* Joshua Beadle - 4 assists, 19 points, 2 rebounds