The Monarchs, led by eighth-year head coach Marianne Stanley, played their home games at the Old Dominion University Fieldhouse, and alternatively at the Norfolk Scope, in Norfolk, Virginia.

After finishing the season 26–3 with an undefeated conference record following their conference tournament, the Lady Monarchs were awarded the first seed of the eastern regional bracket and regional home-field advantage for the 1985 NCAA women's basketball tournament.

They won their first three playoff games at the ODU Fieldhouse and advanced to the Final Four.

[2] They brought home the first NCAA basketball championship for Old Dominion University.

[3] Center Tracy Claxton was awarded most outstanding player in the championship game.