Old Dominion Beats Norfolk State 71-60
Zacch Wiggins led Old Dominion with 16 points as the Monarchs improved to 4-0 in a win over the Spartans.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Basketball
Old Dominion defeated Norfolk State 71-60 on Wednesday in Norfolk, Virginia. Zacch Wiggins scored 16 points and added six rebounds for the Monarchs, who are now 4-0 on the season.
Why it matters
The win keeps Old Dominion unbeaten through the early part of its schedule, while Norfolk State falls to 2-2. Early-season results like this help shape seeding and confidence heading into conference play.
Old Dominion won 71-60 with Wiggins scoring 16 points and grabbing six rebounds, while Norfolk State's Skyers recorded 19 points, six rebounds and six steals. The box score available does not include shooting percentages or team totals beyond the final score.
The players
Old Dominion Monarchs
The men's basketball program of Old Dominion University, a public university in Norfolk, Virginia, competing in NCAA Division I.
Norfolk State Spartans
The men's basketball program of Norfolk State University, a historically Black public university in Norfolk, Virginia, competing in NCAA Division I.
The details
Old Dominion beat Norfolk State 71-60 on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in Norfolk. Zacch Wiggins led the Monarchs with 16 points and six rebounds, with Jotham Nweke and Zamoku Weluche-Ume adding 10 points each, while Jordan Skyers and Bahsil Laster paced Norfolk State with 19 and 17 points.
Timeline
Wednesday, November 11, 2026: Old Dominion beats Norfolk State 71-60.
Saturday, November 14, 2026: Old Dominion hosts Longwood.
Sunday, November 15, 2026: Norfolk State visits Georgia State.
Season Trajectory
The Monarchs' 4-0 start gives them an unbeaten early record heading into a home game against Longwood. Norfolk State's 2-2 record leaves it in the middle of the early pack as it prepares for a road game at Georgia State.
Old Dominion's unbeaten start and Norfolk State's 2-2 record affect how fans in the area track early-season standings and plan which home games to attend. Readers following fantasy or betting markets can use the scoring lines for Wiggins and Skyers as a reference for the teams' early production.
The takeaway
Early-season results like this one give fans a quick read on which teams are off to a strong start, and the schedule that follows shows how quickly those early records will be tested.
What happens next
Old Dominion hosts Longwood on Saturday, November 14, 2026, and Norfolk State visits Georgia State on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the local college game, see Basketball coverage across the Norfolk area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cecil Daily.
