NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Chris Cooper had 13 points, 10 rebounds, four steals and four blocks to lead Old Dominion over Howard 53-43 on Wednesday night.
The Monarchs (2-1) trailed 20-15 at the break after shooting just 6 of 23 (26.1 percent) from the floor in the first half. However, in the second half, Old Dominion made 66.7 percent from the field (14 of 21) to outscore the Bison 38-23.
Howard finished shooting 34.1 percent from the field (15 of 44) and was just 8 of 15 from the free-throw line (53.3 percent).
Old Dominion outrebounded the Bison 37-26, with Trian Iliadis grabbing nine boards, and outscored them 28-18 in the paint.