College basketball team
Drexel Dragons women's basketball University Drexel University First season 1921–22; 103 years ago All-time record 641–533 (.546) (Division I) (through 2021–22 season) Head coach Amy Mallon (5th season)Conference CAA Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Arena Daskalakis Athletic Center (capacity: 2,509)Nickname Dragons Student section DAC Pack Colors Navy blue and gold[ 1]
2009, 2021, 2024 1988, 2009, 2021, 2024 1987, 1988, 1990, 2009, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023
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 .
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 1965–66 and 1966–67. Both teams finished with a record of 8–0.
Drexel has received three bids to the NCAA Division I 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
NCAA Division I tournament results
The 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
The Dragons have appeared in the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) eleven times, winning it in 2013. Their combined record is 11–10.
Honors
Retired jerseys
Drexel 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
Colonial Athletic Association Coach Of The Year
Player of the Year
East Coast Conference Player of the Year
1983 Ethelda Makoid
1988 Barbara Yost
America East Conference Player of the Year
Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year
2009 Gabriela Mărginean
2019 Bailey Greenberg
2023 Keishana Washington
Rookie of the Year
East Coast Conference Rookie of the Year
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
East Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year
Colonial Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Year
Women's National Invitation Championship All Tournament MVP
Philadelphia Sports Writers Association
See: Philadelphia Sports Writers Association § Award winners
Most Courageous
Outstanding Amateur Athlete
2009 – Gabriela Mărginean
Special Achievement
See also
References
External links
Academics Athletics Campus History Student life
Teams Championships & awards Seasons