OXFORD, Ohio — A promising first half to begin Old Dominion’s second season of the Mike Jones era turned into second-half domination by Miami of Ohio as the Redhawks won 87-72 in the MAC-SBC Challenge at Millett Hall.

ODU, though missing Preseason Sun Belt Player of the Year Robert Davis Jr., led by as many as 14 points in the first half. But

a 15-0 run over a five-minute span of the second half gave Miami a 79-62 lead and effectively ended the Monarchs’ upset hopes.

Four ODU players scored in double digits. LJ Thomas had 13 points, KC Shaw 11 and Caelum Swanton-Rodger 10. Jordan Battle, a Norfolk Collegiate graduate and transfer from Coastal Carolina, had 10 points, seven rebounds and five assists.

Jared Turner added nine points, five rebounds and two steals off the bench.

Miami, 25-

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