Drexel University Athletics
Tuesday, November 23
Nassau, Bahamas
2:30 p.m.
Drexel University
3-2,0-0CAA
67
vs
55
Charlotte
-32,00 CUSA
1
2
F
Drexel
31
36
67
Charlotte
28
27
55
Photo by: <KEVIN BIRES
Wynter and Butler Lead Drexel Past Charlotte, 67-55
11/23/2021 4:29:00 PM | Men's Basketball
NASSAU, Bahamas – Camren Wynter scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half and James Butler had his third straight double-double as Drexel defeated Charlotte, 67-55, at the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship held at the Baha Mar Convention Center. The Dragons improved to 3-2, while the 49ers, a member of Conference USA, fell to 3-2.
Wynter was 8-for-10 from the floor in the second half as the Dragons progressively increased their lead and broke open the game. The CAA Preseason Player of the Year also had five assists and committed just one turnover. Butler added 17 points and once again tied his career-high with 16 rebounds. The Dragons played solid on the offensive end, committing just eight turnovers and shooting 47 percent. On the other end of the court, the defense stepped it up in the second half. Charlotte was just 1-for-11 from deep and 36 percent overall down the stretch.
The first half had a quick and sometimes frenetic pace to it. The Dragons struggled early from the floor, especially from behind the arc, but found their stroke towards the end of the first half. They made just one of their first seven long-range attempts and were shooting under 30 percent for most of the half, yet trailed by just a point. There were 10 lead changes in the first 20 minutes and the score was tied five times. Drexel ended the half on a high note as Wynter found Xavier Bell for a long 3-pointer at the buzzer, giving the Dragons a three-point lead at 31-28.
With the win today, Drexel will face Jacksonville State at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday in its final game of the tournament.
Wynter was 8-for-10 from the floor in the second half as the Dragons progressively increased their lead and broke open the game. The CAA Preseason Player of the Year also had five assists and committed just one turnover. Butler added 17 points and once again tied his career-high with 16 rebounds. The Dragons played solid on the offensive end, committing just eight turnovers and shooting 47 percent. On the other end of the court, the defense stepped it up in the second half. Charlotte was just 1-for-11 from deep and 36 percent overall down the stretch.
The first half had a quick and sometimes frenetic pace to it. The Dragons struggled early from the floor, especially from behind the arc, but found their stroke towards the end of the first half. They made just one of their first seven long-range attempts and were shooting under 30 percent for most of the half, yet trailed by just a point. There were 10 lead changes in the first 20 minutes and the score was tied five times. Drexel ended the half on a high note as Wynter found Xavier Bell for a long 3-pointer at the buzzer, giving the Dragons a three-point lead at 31-28.
With the win today, Drexel will face Jacksonville State at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday in its final game of the tournament.
Team Stats
Drexel
CLT
FG%
.474
.421
3FG%
.333
.188
FT%
.667
.667
RB
33
34
TO
8
11
STL
6
3
Game Leaders
Pts
20
FGM
9
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
5
FGM
1
3FGM
1
FTM
2
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