Drexel Dragons women's basketball

Drexel Dragons
2015–16 Drexel Dragons women's basketball team
University Drexel University
First season 1921–22
All-time record 503–483 (.510)
(Division I only)
(through 2015–16 season)
Conference CAA
Location Philadelphia, PA
Head coach Denise Dillon (13th year)
Arena Daskalakis Athletic Center
(Capacity: 2,509)
Nickname Dragons
Student section DAC Pack
Colors Navy Blue and Gold[1]
         
Uniforms
Home
Away
NCAA/AIAW Tournament appearances
2009
Conference tournament champions
1988, 2009
Conference regular season champions
1987, 1988, 1990, 2009

The Drexel Dragons women's basketball program represents intercollegiate women's basketball at Drexel University. The team currently competes in the Colonial Athletic Association in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and play home games at the Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Dragons are currently coached by Denise Dillon.

History

Drexel 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 1995-96 and 1996-97. Both teams finished with a record of 8-0.

In 33 seasons as a Division I program, Drexel has an all-time record of 484 wins and 469 losses. Drexel has received one bid to the NCAA Women's Basketball tournament, occurring in 2009. 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 5 overtimes.

Postseason results

NCAA Division I tournament results

The Dragons have appeared in the NCAA Division I tournament one time, losing their only game.

Year Round Opponent Result/Score
2009 Round of 64 Kansas State L 44–68

NIT results

The Dragons have appeared in the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) six times. Their combined record is 7–5.

Year Round Opponent Result/Score
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

Honors

Retired jereseys

Coach of the Year

Colonial Athletic Association Coach Of The Year

Player of the Year

East Coast Conference Player of the Year

America East Conference Player of the Year

Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year

Rookie of the Year

East Coast Conference Rookie of the Year

America East Conference Rookie of the Year

Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Year

Defensive Player of the Year

East Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year

See also

References

  1. "Colors for Digital Media - Drexel". Retrieved April 1, 2016.

External links

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