Women's Basketball Handles William & Mary at Home

Friday, February 25

Philadelphia, Pa.

7:00 P.M.

Drexel University

22-3,14-1CAA

William & Mary

10-16,5-10CAA

William & Mary

Drexel

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Women's Basketball Handles William & Mary at Home

2/25/2022 8:18:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

PHILADELPHIA - The Drexel University women's basketball team used a 16-0 run during the final five minutes of the third quarter and tenacious defense throughout the game as the Dragons downed the William & Mary Tribe 63-43 on Friday night.

BY THE NUMBERS

Tessa Brugler had a strong overall game with 18 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks, shooting 8-for-12 from the floor.
Keishana Washington led all scorers with 20 in the contest, her 11th game this season with 20 or more.
Hannah Nihill had 12 points, eight assists, and four steals. She now has three or more steals in seven consecutive games.
Drexel shot 11-for-13 in the opening quarter.
The Dragons held a 35-24 advantage in rebounds.
Every active player on the roster played at least four minutes and had either a point, rebound, or assist.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The two teams were locked in a close battle with Drexel leading by two at the first media timeout before the Dragons went on a 14-7 run in the final 4:38 of the period to take a 24-15 lead after 10 minutes. Five different players scored in the quarter for DU, led by 10 from Brugler.
Defense was the tone of the second quarter as the Dragons held William & Mary to just three points for the first 5:39 of the frame, forcing the Tribe to go 1-for-5 from the floor and commit five turnovers in the span. DU took advantage later in the stanza, using a 7-0 run to close the period and take a 35-20 advantage into the break.
The Tribe opened the third with some of its most fluid offense of the game, but Drexel quickly shut the door, using a 16-0 run to end the frame, pushing the lead to 55-28 with 10 minutes remaining.
Drexel was able to get its bench into the game in the fourth quarter with the reserves holding their own as the Dragons maintained their lead through the final buzzer.

UP NEXT
Drexel remains at home to celebrate Senior Day against Elon on Sunday, February 27. Tipoff from the Daskalakis Athletic Center is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.