Drexel University Athletics
Saturday, November 16
Nacogdoches, Texas
6:30 EST
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Stephen F. Austin
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Drexel
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Photo by: Gavin Baker
Dragons Fall at Stephen F. Austin, 82-67
11/16/2019 8:41:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Nacogdoches, Texas – Stephen F. Austin used a strong defensive effort to open up a big first half lead and went on to defeat the Dragons, 82-67, in the first ever meeting between the two teams. Drexel fell to 2-3 on the season, while the Lumberjacks remained unbeaten in four games.
James Butler was one of the few bright spots on the afternoon. The junior picked up his third double-double of the season for the Dragons. Butler scored a career-high 23 points and added 10 rebounds. He shot 8-for-11 from the field.
The Lumberjacks forced 14 Drexel turnovers in the first half and took a 19-point lead at halftime. Stephen F. Austin was relentless on both ends, as the Lumberjacks played aggressively defensively and crashed the boards. The Dragons gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the first half which led to 24 second chance points. Stephen F. Austin also shot 47 percent on its way to a 44-23 advantage. Foul trouble also plagued Drexel in the first 20 minutes as Camren Wynter picked up three fouls.
The second half was filled with fouls and turnovers as the game slowed down after a fast-paced first half. The Dragons chipped away at times but could only get as close as 15 points the rest of the way.
The Dragons finished the game with a season-high 31 turnovers which led to 34 points. Stephen F. Austin committed its share of turnovers as well with 22. Drexel did shoot 50 percent from the floor in the contest. Coletrane Washington added a career-high nine points for the Dragons. Wynter also had nine points.
Kevon Harris and Cameron Johnson each scored 18 points to lead the Lumberjacks. The Jacks came up with 17 steals in the game and shot 48 percent in the game.
Drexel will fly back to Philadelphia in the morning and face Bryant on Wednesday night at the Daskalakis Athletic Center.
James Butler was one of the few bright spots on the afternoon. The junior picked up his third double-double of the season for the Dragons. Butler scored a career-high 23 points and added 10 rebounds. He shot 8-for-11 from the field.
The Lumberjacks forced 14 Drexel turnovers in the first half and took a 19-point lead at halftime. Stephen F. Austin was relentless on both ends, as the Lumberjacks played aggressively defensively and crashed the boards. The Dragons gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the first half which led to 24 second chance points. Stephen F. Austin also shot 47 percent on its way to a 44-23 advantage. Foul trouble also plagued Drexel in the first 20 minutes as Camren Wynter picked up three fouls.
The second half was filled with fouls and turnovers as the game slowed down after a fast-paced first half. The Dragons chipped away at times but could only get as close as 15 points the rest of the way.
The Dragons finished the game with a season-high 31 turnovers which led to 34 points. Stephen F. Austin committed its share of turnovers as well with 22. Drexel did shoot 50 percent from the floor in the contest. Coletrane Washington added a career-high nine points for the Dragons. Wynter also had nine points.
Kevon Harris and Cameron Johnson each scored 18 points to lead the Lumberjacks. The Jacks came up with 17 steals in the game and shot 48 percent in the game.
Drexel will fly back to Philadelphia in the morning and face Bryant on Wednesday night at the Daskalakis Athletic Center.
Team Stats
Drexel
SFA
FG%
.500
.475
3FG%
.357
.278
FT%
.733
.760
RB
26
35
TO
31
22
STL
6
17
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
23
FGM
8
3FGM
0
FTM
7
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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