Monarchs unable to find rhythm as Red Raiders stay perfect at 8-0.

FRISCO, Texas — Old Dominion women’s basketball couldn’t overcome a cold shooting night and early Texas Tech runs, dropping the first game of the 2025 Women’s Hoopfest Challenge, 67–42, on Tuesday night.

“It was a tough night of shooting and finding a rhythm suitable for us to make a better game to put on display,” ODU head coach DeLisha Milton-Jones said. “Texas Tech’s length bothered us on too many occasions tonight.”

Texas Tech (8-0) set the tone immediately, opening on a 7-0 run in the first four minutes, sparked by a Jaylnn Bristow three-pointer just 18 seconds after the opening tip. Free throws from Sarengbe Sanogo and Bailey Maupin pushed the early lead to seven.

Old Dominion (5-2) briefly cut the deficit to three behind free throws from Laila Walker and a jumper by Kelsey Thompson, but the Lady Raiders closed the first quarter with a Bristow triple to lead 12-6.

The Red Raiders continued to press the advantage in the second, starting the quarter on a 6-0 run and later adding a 7-0 burst to go up 25-7. ODU responded with a few key plays from Buford, including an and-one and a three-pointer late in the half, but Texas Tech carried a 31-18 lead into the break.

The Lady Raiders pulled further away in the third quarter, using a 12-5 run to push the margin to 20 by the media timeout. Despite baskets from Cunningham and Fields, ODU couldn’t generate enough stops, trailing 52-25 heading into the fourth.

Collins opened the final period with a Texas Tech three to stretch the lead to 30. The Monarchs posted their strongest offensive frame with 17 fourth-quarter points, but the early deficit proved too steep as Texas Tech closed out the 67-42 victory.

“While we lost, I was pleased with certain efforts we showed from players entering the game,” Milton-Jones said. “We will reset and gear up for Oregon on Thursday. Very quick turnaround that allows us to assess tonight’s loss and move on.”

Buford led ODU with eight points and a made three, while Walker added six points and eight rebounds. Riley Stack contributed six rebounds and three blocks, and Alisha Nunley posted a team-high three steals.