Friday, January 24
Philadelphia, Pa.
6 p.m.
Drexel University
vs
Charleston
Dragons Kickoff Homecoming Weekend With Game Against Charleston on Friday
1/23/2025 9:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA - The Dragons return to the DAC on Friday night to kick off homecoming weekend with a game against Charleston at 6 p.m. The game is sponsored by Barnes & Noble and can be viewed on FloCollege. Friday's game is also Drexel Women's Basketball's Pride Game.
Last Time Out
Amaris Baker's shot with three-seconds remaining secured Drexel a road win against Hampton on Sunday afternoon, 59-58. The senior scored Drexel's final 12 points of the game to erase a six-point deficit in the fourth quarter and push Drexel to a 7-8 record and a 3-2 mark in the CAA.
Baker finished the game with 22 points. It is the 11th straight game in double digits. The senior also tallied five rebounds.
Grace O'Neill finished with 16 points, six rebounds and six assists.
It is the first time the Dragons scored in the final 10 seconds of a game to win since Chloe Hodges scored with three seconds remaining against Towson in the CAA Semifinals in 2024.
Scouting Charleston
The Cougars enter Friday's contest with a 12-4 mark and a 3-2 conference tab. Recently, CoC is on a two-game skid, losing to Stony Brook on January 12, and falling to Monmouth on January 17.
Charleston is led by Taryn Barbot and Taylor Barbot. The two average 13.6 and 13.1 points per game, respectively. The duo is also on the floor for at least 75% of the game, posting average minutes of 33.6 and 30.7 minutes per game. Charleston is a dangerous shooting team. The team features four players who is dangerous from long range. Taryn Barbot leads the team with 32 treys. Jami Hill, Sophia Tougas and Nyah Willis all have north of 10 three-pointers.
All-Time Series
It'll be the 20th matchup between the two teams on Friday night. The rivalry began on January 9, 2014, where Drexel was victorious, 68-55. Since then, Drexel has pieced together a 9-1 home record and owns the record 13-6 overall.
Last Time Against Charleston
The Drexel women's basketball team fell to the College of Charleston Cougars on Friday, January 12, 60-48. Drexel dropped to 7-7 and 2-1 in CAA play, while Charleston improved to 11-3 and 3-0 in conference play.
Three Dragons broke double-digits against the Cougars. Jasmine Valentine scored a career-high 11 points, while Chloe Hodges and Amaris Baker each scored 10.
The Dragons grabbed 36 total rebounds. Of those boards, 14 were offensive. Momo LaClair led the team with eight total rebounds.
Looking Ahead
Drexel returns to the DAC on Sunday, January 26 to play the Elon Phoenix at 1 p.m. The game is sponsored by Barnes & Noble and will be shown regionally on NBC Sports Philadelphia+ and FloCollege.
Last Time Out
Amaris Baker's shot with three-seconds remaining secured Drexel a road win against Hampton on Sunday afternoon, 59-58. The senior scored Drexel's final 12 points of the game to erase a six-point deficit in the fourth quarter and push Drexel to a 7-8 record and a 3-2 mark in the CAA.
Baker finished the game with 22 points. It is the 11th straight game in double digits. The senior also tallied five rebounds.
Grace O'Neill finished with 16 points, six rebounds and six assists.
It is the first time the Dragons scored in the final 10 seconds of a game to win since Chloe Hodges scored with three seconds remaining against Towson in the CAA Semifinals in 2024.
Scouting Charleston
The Cougars enter Friday's contest with a 12-4 mark and a 3-2 conference tab. Recently, CoC is on a two-game skid, losing to Stony Brook on January 12, and falling to Monmouth on January 17.
Charleston is led by Taryn Barbot and Taylor Barbot. The two average 13.6 and 13.1 points per game, respectively. The duo is also on the floor for at least 75% of the game, posting average minutes of 33.6 and 30.7 minutes per game. Charleston is a dangerous shooting team. The team features four players who is dangerous from long range. Taryn Barbot leads the team with 32 treys. Jami Hill, Sophia Tougas and Nyah Willis all have north of 10 three-pointers.
All-Time Series
It'll be the 20th matchup between the two teams on Friday night. The rivalry began on January 9, 2014, where Drexel was victorious, 68-55. Since then, Drexel has pieced together a 9-1 home record and owns the record 13-6 overall.
Last Time Against Charleston
The Drexel women's basketball team fell to the College of Charleston Cougars on Friday, January 12, 60-48. Drexel dropped to 7-7 and 2-1 in CAA play, while Charleston improved to 11-3 and 3-0 in conference play.
Three Dragons broke double-digits against the Cougars. Jasmine Valentine scored a career-high 11 points, while Chloe Hodges and Amaris Baker each scored 10.
The Dragons grabbed 36 total rebounds. Of those boards, 14 were offensive. Momo LaClair led the team with eight total rebounds.
Looking Ahead
Drexel returns to the DAC on Sunday, January 26 to play the Elon Phoenix at 1 p.m. The game is sponsored by Barnes & Noble and will be shown regionally on NBC Sports Philadelphia+ and FloCollege.
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