FGCU Edges Drexel at Gulf Coast Showcase, 67-59

Tuesday, November 22

Estero, Fla.

7:30

Drexel University

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Florida Gulf Coast University

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FGCU

Drexel

FGCU Edges Drexel at Gulf Coast Showcase, 67-59

11/22/2022 9:43:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

ESTERO, Fla. - Florida Gulf Coast closed the game by scoring the final six points as the Eagles edged Drexel, 67-59, at the Gulf Coast Showcase. Amari Williams scored 20 points as the Dragons fell to 3-2 on the season. Drexel will play in the consolation game on Wednesday at 5 p.m. against Indiana State.

In a tightly-contested game, the Dragons trailed for most of the second half, but took the lead briefly midway through the final stanza. Coletrane Washington nailed a 3-pointer with 9:15 to play to give Drexel a 52-21 lead. FGCU (4-2) answered with a 7-0 run to take a six-point lead. Dahmir Bishop, a transfer from Saint Joseph's, made a jump shot to start the run and the Dragons were not able to take the lead the rest of the way.

The Dragons, who trailed by just a bucket at intermission, didn't have one of their best nights shooting. Drexel was just 8-for-27 from deep (.297) and connected on just half of its 18 free throws. Amari Williams kept the Dragons in the game with a solid night on both ends. He was 6-for-11 shooting, led the team with nine rebounds and swatted away three Florida Gulf Coast shots. He was the only Drexel player to score in double figures. Justin Moore and Jamie Bergens each finished with nine points. Moore also grabbed six boards and had three steals.

Isaiah Thompson had a big night for FGCU. He scored 27 points and was 5-for-10 from behind the arc. Chase Johnston added 18 points. Andre Weir led everyone with 11 rebounds. FGCU will face Kansas City in the title game at 7:30.