March 1, 2005

NORFOLK, VA-- The Monarchs (25-5), and regular season champions will open the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament Saturday at 12 noon against the winner of the James Madison/William and Mary game.

The tournament is again being held in the Richmond Coliseum. This is the first time ODU will be the top seed since 1997.

CAA TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS
Friday, March 4
1.James Madison vs. William and Mary (5:30)
2.Delaware vs. Towson (8:00)

Saturday, March 5
3.ODU vs. JMU/WM winner (Noon)
4.Drexel vs. Hofstra (2:30)
5.VCU vs. Delaware/Towson (6:00)
6.UNCW vs. George Mason (8:30)

Sunday, March 6
7.winner of game 3 vs. winner of game 4
8. winner of game 5 vs. winner of game 6

Monday, March 7
CAA Championship Game(7 p.m.)