Drexel University Athletics
Drexel University
1-2,0-0CAA
Virginia
4-0,0-0ACC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel | 15 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 39 |
| Virginia | 23 | 26 | 13 | 19 | 81 |
11/11/2026 8:25:00 PM | Women's Basketball
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Drexel women's basketball team dropped its road matchup against Virginia, 81-39, on Wednesday night at John Paul Jones Arena. The Dragons led early in the opening quarter before the Cavaliers used a strong shooting performance to remain unbeaten on the season.
BY THE NUMBERS
Molly Rullo led the Dragons with a season-high 18 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the field.
Laine McGurk finished in double figures with 10 points, adding four rebounds, three assists and three steals.
Aisha Dabo chipped in three points, while Bria Watkins added four points and three steals.
The Dragons forced 15 Virginia turnovers but were held to 27.1 percent shooting from the field and 24.0 percent from three-point range.
Virginia connected on 15 three-pointers and shot 51.8 percent from the floor in the victory.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Dragons came out strong and grabbed an early 9-4 advantage midway through the opening quarter behind baskets from Molly Rullo, Laine McGurk and Julia Garcia Roig. Virginia responded with a 19-6 run over the remainder of the period, including a three-pointer at the buzzer, to take a 23-15 lead after one quarter.
Virginia extended its lead in the second frame with a 22-0 run spanning more than four minutes. The Cavaliers knocked down six three-pointers in the quarter and outscored Drexel 26-7 to build a 49-22 halftime advantage. Megan Rullo and Molly Rullo each scored during the closing minutes to trim the deficit before the break.
Drexel opened the second half strong, using a 5-0 run highlighted by a three-pointer from McGurk and a basket from Molly Rullo to cut the margin to 22 points. The Dragons won the turnover battle in the third quarter and held Virginia to 27.3 percent shooting in the frame, but the Cavaliers maintained a 62-32 lead entering the fourth.
The Cavaliers closed the game with a 19-7 fourth quarter. Drexel received late baskets from Molly Rullo and Bria Watkins, while several reserves saw action in the closing minutes as Virginia secured the 81-39 victory.
UP NEXT
Drexel returns to action on Sunday, November 15 against Saint Joseph's at the Daskalakis Athletic Center. Drexel's game against SJU is the Dragons' second pod game in Big 5 pod play. Action against the Hawks is set for 2 p.m.
