The Drexel Dragons women's basketball program represents intercollegiate women's basketball at Drexel University. The team currently competes in the Coastal Athletic Association in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and play home games at the Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
| Drexel Dragons | |||
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| University | Drexel University | ||
| First season | 1921–22 | ||
| All-time record | 641–533 (.546) (Division I) (through 2021–22 season) | ||
| Head coach | Amy Mallon (4th season) | ||
| Conference | Coastal Athletic Association | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | ||
| Arena | Daskalakis Athletic Center (Capacity: 2,509) | ||
| Nickname | Dragons | ||
| Student section | DAC Pack | ||
| Colors | Navy blue and gold[1] | ||
| Uniforms | |||
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| NCAA tournament appearances | |||
| 2009, 2021, 2024 | |||
| Conference tournament champions | |||
| 1988, 2009, 2021, 2024 | |||
| Conference regular season champions | |||
| 1987, 1988, 1990, 2009, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023 | |||
History
editDrexel women's basketball began in 1887, and the first officially organised team began playing in 1909. The first intercollegiate season began in 1921, playing their first game against Swarthmore College. The first games were played at the 33rd Street Armory. The Dragons joined Division I in 1982. In the 1980s, the team nickname changed from the Dragonettes to the Dragons.
Drexel accomplished two consecutive undefeated seasons in 1965–66 and 1966–67. Both teams finished with a record of 8–0.
Drexel has received three bids to the NCAA Women's Basketball tournament, occurring in 2009, 2021, and 2024. Drexel's women's basketball team won their first national title in 2013, winning the NIT Tournament.
On February 22, 2007, Drexel defeated Northeastern 98–90 in an NCAA Division I record five overtimes.[2]
Postseason results
editNCAA Division I tournament results
editThe Dragons have appeared in the NCAA Division I tournament three times. Their combined record is 0–3.
| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | #12 | First Round | #5 Kansas State | L 44–68 |
| 2021 | #14 | First Round | #3 Georgia | L 53–67 |
| 2024 | #16 | First Round | #1 Texas | L 42–82 |
WNIT results
editThe Dragons have appeared in the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) eleven times, winning it in 2013. Their combined record is 11–10.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | First Round | East Carolina | L 76–78 OT |
| 2011 | First Round | Florida Gulf Coast | L 67–73 |
| 2012 | First Roud Second Round | Fairfield Syracuse | W 57–51 L 43–65 |
| 2013 | First Round Second Round Third Round Quarterfinals Semifinals Championship | Iona Harvard Bowling Green Auburn Florida Utah | W 59–50 W 82–72 W 50–47 W 56–43 W 67–57 W 46–43 |
| 2015 | First Round | Hampton | L 42–45 |
| 2016 | First Round | Temple | L 66–74 |
| 2017 | First Round Second Round | Duquesne Villanova | W 70–47 L 51–56 |
| 2018 | First Round Second Round | Robert Morris Fordham | W 57–44 L 60–63 |
| 2019 | First Round | Harvard | L 56–69 |
| 2022 | First Round Second Round Third Round | Norfolk State Bucknell Seton Hall | W 54–47 W 61–58 L 71–78 |
| 2023 | First Round | Fordham | L 63–73 |
Honors
editRetired jerseys
editDrexel has retired two jersey numbers.
| Drexel Dragons retired numbers | ||||
| No. | Player | Position | Career | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Barbara Yost-Alvanos | PG | 1985–1988 | |
| 44 | Gabriela Mărginean | F | 2006–2010 | |
Coach of the Year
editColonial Athletic Association Coach Of The Year
- 2005 Denise Dillon (co-winner)
- 2009 Denise Dillon
- 2018 Denise Dillon
- 2021 Amy Mallon
Player of the Year
editEast Coast Conference Player of the Year
- 1983 Ethelda Makoid
- 1988 Barbara Yost
America East Conference Player of the Year
- 2001 Michelle Maslowski
Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year
- 2009 Gabriela Mărginean
- 2019 Bailey Greenberg
- 2023 Keishana Washington
Rookie of the Year
editEast Coast Conference Rookie of the Year
- 1990 Debbie Lynn
America East Conference Rookie of the Year
- 1994 Jen MacNeil (formerly North Atlantic Conference)
- 2001 Katrina Martin
Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Year
- 2003 Catherine Scanlon
- 2007 Gabriela Mărginean
- 2018 Hannah Nihill
Defensive Player of the Year
editEast Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year
- 1989–90 – Debbie Ponist
Colonial Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Year
- 2020–21 – Hannah Nihill
Women's National Invitation Championship All Tournament MVP
edit- 2013 Hollie Mershon
Philadelphia Sports Writers Association
editMost Courageous
- 2008 – Nicole Hester
Outstanding Amateur Athlete
- 2009 – Gabriela Mărginean
Special Achievement
- 2013 – Denise Dillon
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Colors for Digital Media - Drexel". Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ "Women's Basketball: NU loses marathon five-overtime match-up to Drexel". The Huntington News. 2007-02-28. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
