WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — William & Mary fell to Old Dominion 56-53 in non-conference action at Kaplan Arena on Sunday afternoon in a game that featured six ties.

The Tribe (1-3) opened the game with a strong defensive presence, highlighted by Jana Sallman's key block at 9:46. Despite trailing early after an 8–2 run by Old Dominion (3-1), W&M responded with an 8–1 rally, taking the lead at 1:34 with a layup by Sallman. The home team maintained its momentum, finishing the first quarter ahead 12–9.

W&M briefly regained momentum in the second quarter when Dynasti Pierce drained a three at 8:38, assisted by Ari Mercado, giving them a 15–11 lead. However, the Monarchs responded with efficient shooting and capitalized on turnovers to take control of the game. The quarter concluded with the Green and Gold trailing 27–21, as Old Dominion outscored them 18–9 in the frame.

The Tribe gained momentum in the third quarter by capitalizing on turnovers and executing a strong fast-break strategy. Dance led the charge with key steals and layups, contributing significantly to the home team's offensive efforts. A pivotal moment occurred when Cassidy Geddes hit a 3-pointer, narrowing the gap and setting the stage for a comeback.

Old Dominion initially maintained their lead with En'Dya Buford's perimeter shooting, but W&M's defense tightened, forcing numerous turnovers. Natalie Fox and Kyah Smith added crucial points in the paint, helping the Tribe outscore Old Dominion 22–12 in the quarter. The third quarter concluded with W&M leading 43–39.

The Green and Gold started the fourth quarter with a narrow lead but faced a series of challenges as Old Dominion quickly narrowed the gap. Fox's offensive rebound and tip-in at 6:51 briefly put the Tribe back in front, 46–44. The teams exchanged leads multiple times, culminating in a tie at 53 following a pair of free throws by Simone Cunningham of Old Dominion.

As the clock wound down, the Tribe struggled to regain the lead. Despite Geddes' jumper at 2:30, Old Dominion's Simaru Fields hit a crucial 3-pointer with 1:26 left, giving the visitors a 56–53 advantage. W&M had opportunities in the final minute but could not convert, with Geddes missing a 3-point attempt at the buzzer as the Monarchs secured the victory.