Louisiana Monroe finally found a result to match its urgency.

The Warhawks beat Old Dominion 85-79 on Feb. 5, 2026, stealing a road win that stops the bleeding after a run of losses and sends the Monarchs to another frustrating night in a season defined by uneven stretches.

What happened

Old Dominion entered at 7-16 with a LWLWL form line, still searching for consistency. Louisiana Monroe arrived at 3-20 riding an LLLLL slide, needing something—anything—to change the tone. Instead of folding late, the Warhawks delivered the cleaner closing stretch and left with an 85-79 win.

With no period-by-period scoring available, the story is in the final margin: Louisiana Monroe generated enough offense to reach 85 and held Old Dominion to 79, a six-point gap that speaks to execution in key possessions.

Turning point

In a game that finished within two possessions, the swing came in the final sequence of winning basketball: Louisiana Monroe created separation just enough to protect the lead. Old Dominion’s path required a late run; the Warhawks’ path required answers. Louisiana Monroe had them.

Why it matters

For Louisiana Monroe, the win is a reset button. At 3-20, momentum is hard to come by, and a road victory—especially after an extended losing stretch—can stabilize confidence and rotation clarity heading into the next week.

For Old Dominion, now 7-16, it’s another missed opportunity to build on a stop-start rhythm. The Monarchs have shown they can rebound from losses, but the inability to close this one underscores how thin the margin is when you’re trying to climb out of the bottom half of the standings.

Up next

Both teams move forward with the same mandate: stack possessions and stack results. Louisiana Monroe gets to carry a rare win into its next outing; Old Dominion has to respond quickly to keep its season from slipping further.