Drexel University Athletics
Dragons of the Week: Baker, Smith, Soriano
1/21/2024 9:24:00 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving, Wrestling, Drexel Athletics
PHILADELPHIA – Amaris Baker of women's basketball, Sebastian Smith of Men's Swimming and Diving and Jordan Soriano have been named the Drexel Dragons of the Week, presented by Rothman Orthopaedics, for the week from January 15 – January 21.
Baker helped Drexel to a 1-1 week in CAA play this past week. On Friday, the junior finished with 12 points and six rebounds in Drexel's victory against Hofstra, 56-38. On Sunday against Monmouth, Baker set a new career-high, scoring 21 points on 9-for-14 shooting. The Philadelphia native added four rebounds to her total as well. Baker has now scored in double-digits in five straight games.
Sebastian Smith was on a tear during Drexel's dual meet against Towson on Saturday. Smith achieved two first place finishes in both the 50 and 100 free with times of 20.31 and 44.58, respectively. Smith's time in the 50 free was the fastest time in the CAA this month. Both performances set new pool records at the Daskalakis Athletic Center. His 50 free time surpassed a record that had stood since 1993, while his 100 free time broke a record previously set in 2018.
Jordan Soriano recorded two wins at 141 pounds in duals this week to lead the Drexel wrestling team to its first EIWA victory of the year. The sophomore was one of six Dragons that won their individual matches as the Dragons defeated Princeton, 20-15 on Friday night. Soriano scored on a takedown against the Tigers with 41 seconds left in the bout for a 4-1 decision. On Sunday, against Stanford, Soriano caught #28 Jason Miranda on his back and pinned the Cardinal for an upset ranked victory, which tied the team score at six. The Westbury, NY native is now 12-5 overall and 8-0 in duals.
Baker helped Drexel to a 1-1 week in CAA play this past week. On Friday, the junior finished with 12 points and six rebounds in Drexel's victory against Hofstra, 56-38. On Sunday against Monmouth, Baker set a new career-high, scoring 21 points on 9-for-14 shooting. The Philadelphia native added four rebounds to her total as well. Baker has now scored in double-digits in five straight games.
Sebastian Smith was on a tear during Drexel's dual meet against Towson on Saturday. Smith achieved two first place finishes in both the 50 and 100 free with times of 20.31 and 44.58, respectively. Smith's time in the 50 free was the fastest time in the CAA this month. Both performances set new pool records at the Daskalakis Athletic Center. His 50 free time surpassed a record that had stood since 1993, while his 100 free time broke a record previously set in 2018.
Jordan Soriano recorded two wins at 141 pounds in duals this week to lead the Drexel wrestling team to its first EIWA victory of the year. The sophomore was one of six Dragons that won their individual matches as the Dragons defeated Princeton, 20-15 on Friday night. Soriano scored on a takedown against the Tigers with 41 seconds left in the bout for a 4-1 decision. On Sunday, against Stanford, Soriano caught #28 Jason Miranda on his back and pinned the Cardinal for an upset ranked victory, which tied the team score at six. The Westbury, NY native is now 12-5 overall and 8-0 in duals.
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