Drexel Dragons Defeat Maine Black Bears 74-56
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Daskalakis Athletic Center
Drexel Dragons 74, Maine Black Bears 56, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Maine Black Bears vs Drexel Dragons?
Drexel Dragons beat Maine Black Bears 74-56 at Daskalakis Athletic Center on December 21, 2025.
Who was favored in Maine Black Bears vs Drexel Dragons?
Drexel Dragons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -600 (about 86% implied). The favorite won.
The Drexel Dragons secured a convincing victory over the Maine Black Bears, winning 74-56 at the Daskalakis Athletic Center. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams; Drexel entered the game with a home record of 6-7, while Maine struggled with a dismal away record of 1-13. The Dragons have shown some resilience lately, winning their last game against Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 75-67, and they were looking to build on that momentum.
Drexel's recent form has been a mixed bag, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games. They have averaged 70.0 points scored while allowing 71.9 points per game during this stretch. Their home record reflects a slight edge, going 3-2 in their last five home games, with an average of 69.8 points scored and 70.2 points allowed. In contrast, Maine has struggled significantly, with a record of 1-9 in their last ten games and an average of just 59.4 points scored, while allowing 70.4 points. Their only recent win came against Boston University, where they triumphed 69-59, but they have been unable to find consistent success otherwise.
The matchup also featured a significant disparity in the teams' performances at home versus away. Drexel's home advantage has been evident, while Maine's away struggles have been pronounced, reflected in their 0-4 home record and 1-5 away record in their last five games.
Historically, these two teams have faced each other multiple times, but specific details about previous meetings were not provided in the block. However, given the current form and records, Drexel was expected to have the upper hand.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but such factors often play a crucial role in determining a team's performance.
The betting market reflected Drexel's strong position, with DraftKings setting the spread at -10.5 in favor of the Dragons. The total for the game was set at 129.5, indicating expectations of a moderately low-scoring affair. The moneyline odds further emphasized Drexel's expected dominance, with a home moneyline of -600. In contrast, Maine was listed at +440, underscoring their underdog status.
The game conditions were typical for a basketball matchup, with the indoor venue at Daskalakis Athletic Center providing a controlled environment for both teams. As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a series of scoring plays from both sides, but Drexel's ability to maintain a lead was evident. Key moments included a 23-foot three-point jumper by Victor Panov and a driving layup by Josh Reed, which helped solidify Drexel's control of the game.
In the end, Drexel's strong performance culminated in a final score of 74-56, demonstrating their capability to capitalize on their home advantage and maintain pressure on their opponents. This victory not only boosts Drexel's confidence but also highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the Maine Black Bears as they continue to search for a path to improvement.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DREX -10.5 | 129.5 o -110 / u -110 | Maine Black Bears +440 · Drexel Dragons -600 |
Leaders
- PointsVictor Panov19Drexel Dragons
- AssistsKevon Vanderhorst6Drexel Dragons
- ReboundsEli Beard5Drexel Dragons
- PointsMekhi Gray12Maine Black Bears
- AssistsMekhi Gray3Maine Black Bears
- ReboundsKeelan Steele5Maine Black Bears
Recent form
Drexel Dragons
Last 10: 4-6Streak W170 scored · 71.9 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W75-67vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersDec 20
- L66-74vs Howard BisonDec 16
- L64-69at La Salle ExplorersDec 6
- L73-75at American University EaglesDec 4
- W71-66at Morgan State BearsNov 25
- W75-71vs Old Dominion MonarchsNov 23
- L68-84vs Pennsylvania QuakersNov 22
- W75-43vs NJIT HighlandersNov 19
- L50-80at Syracuse OrangeNov 15
- L83-90at Colgate RaidersNov 12
Maine Black Bears
Last 10: 1-9Streak L159.4 scored · 70.4 allowed per game1-5 away
- L43-70vs Canisius Golden GriffinsDec 13
- W69-59at Boston University TerriersDec 11
- L61-93at Miami (OH) RedHawksDec 6
- L57-79at Ohio BobcatsDec 4
- L60-64vs Siena SaintsNov 30
- L61-65at Longwood LancersNov 29
- L61-74at American University EaglesNov 28
- L53-58vs Brown BearsNov 23
- L65-72at Merrimack WarriorsNov 20
- L64-70vs Quinnipiac BobcatsNov 16
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 24-9 | - | 14-2 |
| Vermont | 22-12 | 2 | 12-4 |
| NJIT | 16-17 | 4 | 10-6 |
| UMass Lowell | 15-18 | 5 | 9-7 |
| UAlbany | 11-21 | 7 | 7-9 |
| Maine | 8-24 | 8 | 6-10 |
| New Hampshire | 9-21 | 9 | 5-11 |
| Bryant | 9-22 | 9 | 5-11 |
| Binghamton | 8-23 | 10 | 4-12 |
| UNC Wilmington | 27-7 | - | 15-3 |
| Charleston | 21-11 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Hofstra | 24-11 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Monmouth | 19-15 | 4 | 11-7 |
| William & Mary | 20-12 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Drexel | 17-16 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Towson | 19-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 17-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Campbell | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Elon | 14-18 | 9 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 11-19 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Northeastern | 7-24 | 13 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Maine Black Bears | Drexel Dragons |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-48 | 28-49 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 57 |
| Three-pointers | 2-13 | 14-29 |
| Three-point % | 15 | 48 |
| Free throws | 8-11 | 4-7 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 57 |
| Rebounds | 24 | 26 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 15 | 18 |
| Assists | 11 | 20 |
| Steals | 9 | 4 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 21 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 26 |
| Fouls | 12 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 20 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 18 | 81 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half20-32Shane Blakeney makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half22-32TJ Biel makes layup (Keelan Steele assists)
- 1st Half22-35Victor Panov makes 24-foot three point jumper (Shane Blakeney assists)
- 1st Half24-35Mekhi Gray makes driving layup
- 1st Half24-37Ralph Akuta makes layup (Shane Blakeney assists)
- 1st Half26-37Ace Flagg makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
- 1st Half28-37Logan Carey makes driving layup
- 2nd Half28-39Shane Blakeney makes 13-foot pullup jump shot (Eli Beard assists)
- 2nd Half29-39Keelan Steele makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half30-39Keelan Steele makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half30-42Shane Blakeney makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kevon Vanderhorst assists)
- 2nd Half30-43Victor Panov makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half30-44Victor Panov makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half30-46Kevon Vanderhorst makes layup (Eli Beard assists)
- 2nd Half32-46Ace Flagg makes layup (TJ Biel assists)
- 2nd Half32-49Eli Beard makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half34-49TJ Biel makes layup (Logan Carey assists)
- 2nd Half34-52Victor Panov makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kevon Vanderhorst assists)
- 2nd Half34-54Kevon Vanderhorst makes driving layup
- 2nd Half37-54Caleb Crawford makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mekhi Gray assists)
- 2nd Half39-54Ace Flagg makes driving layup
- 2nd Half40-54Ace Flagg makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half40-57Eli Beard makes 24-foot three point jumper (Shane Blakeney assists)
- 2nd Half42-57Keelan Steele makes 2-foot dunk (Mekhi Gray assists)
- 2nd Half42-60Eli Beard makes 26-foot three pointer (Kevon Vanderhorst assists)
- 2nd Half42-62Josh Reed makes driving layup
- 2nd Half43-62Bashir N'Galang makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-62Logan Carey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-62Logan Carey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-62Amare Allen makes 12-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half49-62Mekhi Gray makes driving layup
- 2nd Half49-64Villiam Garcia Adsten makes 2-foot dunk (Eli Beard assists)
- 2nd Half49-66Ralph Akuta makes 3-foot hook shot (Shane Blakeney assists)
- 2nd Half50-66Amare Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-66Mekhi Gray makes driving layup (Ryan Mabrey assists)
- 2nd Half52-69Victor Panov makes 23-foot three point jumper (Garfield Turner assists)
- 2nd Half54-69TJ Biel makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half54-71Josh Reed makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-71Mekhi Gray makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half56-74Victor Panov makes 25-foot three point jumper (Josh Reed assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Drexel Dragons, below favours Maine Black Bears.
Venue
- Daskalakis Athletic CenterPhiladelphia, PA
- Attendance796
- OfficialsJeff Clark, Ed Corliss, Steven Perry Jr.
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