Drexel University Athletics
Drexel University
1-1,0-0CAA
Penn
2-0,0-0Ivy League
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn | 17 | 12 | 20 | 22 | 71 |
| Drexel | 14 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 70 |
11/6/2026 3:38:00 PM | Women's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA - The Drexel women's basketball team came up just short in its first Big 5 pod game against Penn on Friday afternoon at the Daskalakis Athletic Center, 71-70. A shot by Tina Njike as time expired secured the one-point victory for Penn. Drexel falls to 1-1 on the young season with the loss and 0-1 in Big 5 pod play.
BY THE NUMBERS
Laine McGurk led the Dragons with a game-high 21 points, knocking down three three-pointers while adding eight rebounds.
Bria Watkins scored a career-high 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting, including a pair of three-pointers.
Molly Rullo finished with 12 points and five rebounds, while Júlia Garcia Roig added 10 points and a game-high nine assists.
The Dragons shot 50.0 percent from the field and converted 12-of-15 free throw attempts. Drexel also owned a 34-18 advantage in second-chance points.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
Penn held a slim 17-14 advantage after the opening quarter. The Quakers shot 47.1 percent in the period and used a late basket from Tina Njike to take a three-point lead into the second quarter. Drexel received early contributions from McGurk and Watkins, who combined for nine of the Dragons' 14 first-quarter points.
The Dragons seized momentum in the second frame, outscoring Penn 20-12 to take a 34-29 halftime lead. After trailing by as many as seven points early in the period, Drexel closed the half on a 14-4 run behind the play of McGurk, who scored 10 points in the quarter. A three-pointer from McGurk and a late basket from Molly Rullo helped the Dragons carry a five-point advantage into the locker room.
Both teams traded baskets throughout the third quarter as Drexel maintained a narrow lead. Watkins scored nine points in the frame and helped the Dragons stay in front despite Penn shooting 52.9 percent in the period. Drexel entered the final quarter with a 51-49 advantage after leading by as many as five in the third.
The fourth quarter featured six ties and five lead changes. Penn opened the period on a 7-1 run to take control, but the Dragons continued to answer. Garcia Roig tied the game at 65-65 with 2:17 remaining before McGurk knocked down a jumper with four seconds left to give Drexel a 70-69 lead. Penn answered on the final possession as Njike connected on a game-winning jumper as time expired, lifting the Quakers to the 71-70 victory.
UP NEXT
Drexel travels to Charlottesville, Va. to take on ACC opponent Virginia on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Action from John Paul Jones Arena is set for 6 p.m. on ACC Network Extra.
