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Defense, Rebounding Lead ODU over SC State, 52-35

NORFOLK, Va. -- Behind a +24 rebound margin and dominating defense, the Old Dominion women's basketball team defeated South Carolina State, 52-35, on Saturday afternoon at the Ted Constant Center.

Old Dominion (2-11) held SC State (5-7) to just 26 percent shooting, as the 35 points were the lowest point total ODU has allowed since 2014, when the Monarchs held Presbyterian to 26.

"It's exciting that we ended 2017 on a good note," said head coach Nikki McCray-Penson. "I challenged our team with some things and in some areas that we need to get better at.