NORFOLK, Va. (AP) Zacch Wiggins' 25 points helped Old Dominion Monarchs defeat Western Michigan Broncos 61-49 in a season opener on Monday.

Wiggins shot 9 of 15 from the field, including 0 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 8 from the line for the Monarchs (1-0). Bubu Benjamin added nine points while shooting 4 for 10, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc and also had three steals. Jared Turner finished 3 of 3 from the field to finish with eight points, while adding eight rebounds.

Augustinas Kiudulas finished with 12 points for the Broncos. Jaylen Washington added nine points, five assists and two steals for Western Michigan. Rob Lee Jr. finished with eight points and three steals.

Old Dominion's next game is Wednesday against Regent at home, and Western Michigan hosts Kalamazoo on Thursday.

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