Drexel University Athletics

Dragons Welcome Monmouth to DAC on Sunday
2/7/2026 4:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA - The Drexel women's basketball team is set to face the Monmouth Hawks for the second time in two weeks on Sunday, February 8. The Dragons and Hawks are set for a 1 p.m. tip off and all action can be seen on FloCollege.
Last Time Out
The Drexel women's basketball team used an 18-0 first quarter to help defeat the Hampton Pirates, 75-42. It is the largest victory over the Pirates in program history, topping Drexel's 21-point victory over the Pirates on December 5, 2015.
It is also the widest victory margin in conference play since the Dragons defeated UNCW by 33 on February 4, 2022. It is tied for the sixth widest margin since DU joined the CAA.
Amaris Baker scored 24 points in Friday's victory and made 10 field goals. The graduate student added five rebounds and four assists to the stat sheet as well.
Laine McGurk broke double digits once more, scoring 10 points, grabbing four rebounds and dishing four assists.
Deja Evans paced Drexel in rebounds with 11.
Grace O'Neill finished with three points, eight rebounds and five assists. The senior became the first Dragon ever to score 600 points, grab 600 rebounds and dish out 350 assists.
All-Time Series
Sunday's matchup will be the 15th time between the two teams. Currently, Drexel owns a 9-5 advantage against the Hawks, and have a 3-1 record at the Daskalakis Athletic Center. The Dragons last fell at home on January 21, 2024.
Last Time Against Monmouth
The Drexel women's basketball team made four free throws with less than a minute remaining in regulation to defeat the Monmouth Hawks in West Long Branch, N.J., 56-53. Entering Friday night, Monmouth had one of the CAA's top home records of 8-1. Drexel improved to 12-7 overall and 5-3 in conference play.
Amaris Baker scored a game-high 18 points on 6-for-12 shooting. The graduate student also added three rebounds and two assists to the box score.
Laine McGurk scored 15 points on six field goals and three treys. It is the third time this season that the junior made three three-pointers in a game.
Friday's victory against Monmouth is Drexel's first victory in West Long Branch since 2020, before Monmouth joined the CAA.
Looking Ahead
Drexel returns to the Daskalakis Athletic Center on Friday, February 13 to face the Elon Phoenix at 6 p.m. That weekend will serve as the team's final bye of the regular season, as it will be given February 15 off. Action on Friday against the Phoenix can be seen on FloCollege.
Last Time Out
The Drexel women's basketball team used an 18-0 first quarter to help defeat the Hampton Pirates, 75-42. It is the largest victory over the Pirates in program history, topping Drexel's 21-point victory over the Pirates on December 5, 2015.
It is also the widest victory margin in conference play since the Dragons defeated UNCW by 33 on February 4, 2022. It is tied for the sixth widest margin since DU joined the CAA.
Amaris Baker scored 24 points in Friday's victory and made 10 field goals. The graduate student added five rebounds and four assists to the stat sheet as well.
Laine McGurk broke double digits once more, scoring 10 points, grabbing four rebounds and dishing four assists.
Deja Evans paced Drexel in rebounds with 11.
Grace O'Neill finished with three points, eight rebounds and five assists. The senior became the first Dragon ever to score 600 points, grab 600 rebounds and dish out 350 assists.
All-Time Series
Sunday's matchup will be the 15th time between the two teams. Currently, Drexel owns a 9-5 advantage against the Hawks, and have a 3-1 record at the Daskalakis Athletic Center. The Dragons last fell at home on January 21, 2024.
Last Time Against Monmouth
The Drexel women's basketball team made four free throws with less than a minute remaining in regulation to defeat the Monmouth Hawks in West Long Branch, N.J., 56-53. Entering Friday night, Monmouth had one of the CAA's top home records of 8-1. Drexel improved to 12-7 overall and 5-3 in conference play.
Amaris Baker scored a game-high 18 points on 6-for-12 shooting. The graduate student also added three rebounds and two assists to the box score.
Laine McGurk scored 15 points on six field goals and three treys. It is the third time this season that the junior made three three-pointers in a game.
Friday's victory against Monmouth is Drexel's first victory in West Long Branch since 2020, before Monmouth joined the CAA.
Looking Ahead
Drexel returns to the Daskalakis Athletic Center on Friday, February 13 to face the Elon Phoenix at 6 p.m. That weekend will serve as the team's final bye of the regular season, as it will be given February 15 off. Action on Friday against the Phoenix can be seen on FloCollege.
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