Drexel University Athletics
Friday, November 21
Philadelphia, Pa.
7 p.m.
Drexel University
vs
Penn
Dragons to Play Penn on Friday
11/20/2025 3:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA – The Drexel Dragons will face the Penn Quakers on Friday at the Daskalakis Athletic Center. The game tips off at 7 p.m. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Worker's Local 98 is once again the presenting sponsor of Drexel Men's Basketball.
ABOUT DREXEL
The Dragons are 2-3 after defeating the NJIT Highlanders Tuesday night, 75-43, at the Daskalakis Athletic Center. The game started slow for both teams, with Drexel and NJIT combining for nine points in the first five minutes before a layup by Garfield Turner at 14:05 started a 15 to 1 run. The Dragons held onto the ball, only turning the ball over four times in the first half while forcing six from NJIT. Defensively, Drexel was able to hold NJIT to 23% shooting in the first frame. Drexel outrebounded NJIT 26 to 19 in the first half and outscored NJIT in the paint 14 to 8. The Dragons held the Highlanders to eight made shots in the entire second half, six from the field and two from three. Shane Blakeney went five for six in the second half from the free throw line and two for four from the field. Horace Simmons gave the Dragons seven points off the bench including a three point shot that put Drexel up by 22 with 12:45 to play. In the second half, Drexel shot 54% from the field and 40% from three, scoring 17 points off 10 turnovers and making the most of their opportunities with nine second chance points.
ABOUT PENN
Penn is 2-2 to start the year, with wins against Saint Joseph's and Rowan. They are coached by Fran McCaffery in his first season with the Quakers. Following Penn's win over Saint Joseph's on Monday, tomorrow's matchup will have a huge role in determining seeding for the Big 5 Championship on December 6 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena.
WHAT'S NEXT
The Dragons will conclude their three game homestand on Sunday against Old Dominion. Tickets can be purchased here.
ABOUT DREXEL
The Dragons are 2-3 after defeating the NJIT Highlanders Tuesday night, 75-43, at the Daskalakis Athletic Center. The game started slow for both teams, with Drexel and NJIT combining for nine points in the first five minutes before a layup by Garfield Turner at 14:05 started a 15 to 1 run. The Dragons held onto the ball, only turning the ball over four times in the first half while forcing six from NJIT. Defensively, Drexel was able to hold NJIT to 23% shooting in the first frame. Drexel outrebounded NJIT 26 to 19 in the first half and outscored NJIT in the paint 14 to 8. The Dragons held the Highlanders to eight made shots in the entire second half, six from the field and two from three. Shane Blakeney went five for six in the second half from the free throw line and two for four from the field. Horace Simmons gave the Dragons seven points off the bench including a three point shot that put Drexel up by 22 with 12:45 to play. In the second half, Drexel shot 54% from the field and 40% from three, scoring 17 points off 10 turnovers and making the most of their opportunities with nine second chance points.
ABOUT PENN
Penn is 2-2 to start the year, with wins against Saint Joseph's and Rowan. They are coached by Fran McCaffery in his first season with the Quakers. Following Penn's win over Saint Joseph's on Monday, tomorrow's matchup will have a huge role in determining seeding for the Big 5 Championship on December 6 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena.
WHAT'S NEXT
The Dragons will conclude their three game homestand on Sunday against Old Dominion. Tickets can be purchased here.
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