Monarchs Win Fourth Straight on Senior Night

Mace & Crown

Brittany ReigelspergerContributing WriterMonarch fans filled The Ted Saturday night to watch the Old Dominion men’s basketball team (18-10, 11-5 C-USA) take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers  (13-16, 7-9 C-USA) on Senior Day. ODU seniors Denzell Taylor and Jordan Baker were honored prior to tipoff and helped lead their team to a 67-53 victory over the Hilltoppers.Before the game, Baker was interviewed by Mace & Crown about his time playing for the Monarchs. Baker is a communication major and has been interning with sports media department at ODU, aspiring to become a sports commentator. He is from Hampton and has become a hometown hero for many Monarch fans, serving as team captain this season alongside Denzell Taylor.“It’s been a roller coaster for me personally, but I wouldn’t change a thing that’s happened to me here because it has helped me mature tremendously from when I first arrived and now that I’m going to be leaving. But being a captain here was something I never knew would happen, but I’m really thankful for the opportunity to lead this team. I’ve just worked hard and did the little things on the court to get where I’m at now. It’s stressful at times, but the team makes it a funny experience daily,” Baker said. Baker has a left his mark on ODU men’s basketball program and the Monarch community in his four years here.“Live in the gym, stay humble, and set goals. Use every resource possible that is offered to you. Use the system to your advantage to build your brand and network,” Baker said.The Monarchs led by 14 points after one-half of play.Monarch forwards Trey Porter and Denzell Taylor received technical fouls for a minor on-court altercation and Western Kentucky’s Anton Waters earned one as well.“It is always ...

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