Drexel Dragons Secure Win Against Mount St. Mary's
Friday, December 19, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Daskalakis Athletic Center
Drexel Dragons 75, Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 67, 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 Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Drexel Dragons?
Drexel Dragons beat Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 75-67 at Daskalakis Athletic Center on December 19, 2025.
Who was favored in Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Drexel Dragons?
Drexel Dragons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -230 (about 70% implied). The favorite won.
In an engaging NCAAB matchup, the Drexel Dragons defeated the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers with a final score of 75-67 at the Daskalakis Athletic Center on December 20, 2025. This victory marks a much-needed win for the Dragons, who had been struggling prior to this game, having lost their last three contests. With this result, Drexel improved its home record to 3-2 this season.
Drexel entered the game with a home record of 5-7 overall and had been averaging 69.0 points per game while allowing 72.8 points. In their last ten games, they had a record of 3-7, which included a recent streak of three consecutive losses. Their last game before facing Mount St. Mary's was a loss to the Howard Bison, where they fell 66-74. The Dragons had shown some promise earlier in the season with wins against teams like Morgan State and Old Dominion, but consistency had been an issue.
On the other hand, the Mountaineers came into this game with a record of 3-9, having won their last game against the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, 81-73. However, their overall performance had been less than stellar, averaging 69.7 points scored while allowing a significant 80.1 points per game. Their recent form reflected a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, with a streak of one win following a series of losses. Their previous game against Marist ended in a defeat, showcasing their struggles on the road, where they held a record of just 2-5.
The matchup was particularly noteworthy given the contrasting home and away performances of both teams. Drexel had been slightly more successful at home, while Mount St. Mary's had found it difficult to secure wins away from their home court. This game was crucial for both teams, as they sought to build momentum heading into the latter part of the season.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Drexel favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 137.5 for the game. The odds reflected a belief that Drexel would capitalize on their home advantage, while the Mountaineers were seen as underdogs. The moneyline was set at -230.0 for Drexel and +190.0 for Mount St. Mary's, indicating a strong confidence in the Dragons to win outright.
In terms of player contributions, the scoring plays in the second half highlighted key moments that shaped the outcome of the game. Notably, Xavier Lipscomb made several free throws that kept Mount St. Mary's within striking distance, but it was not enough to overcome Drexel's lead. As the game progressed, Eli Beard and Shane Blakeney made crucial plays down the stretch, solidifying Drexel's victory.
The conditions for the game were typical for an indoor basketball matchup, with no external weather factors affecting play. Fans witnessed a competitive atmosphere, with both teams displaying their strengths and weaknesses throughout the game.
As the Dragons look to build on this victory, they will need to address their defensive issues, given their average of allowing over 72 points per game. Meanwhile, Mount St. Mary's will aim to regroup and find consistency as they continue their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DREX -4.5 | 137.5 o -110 / u -110 | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers +190 · Drexel Dragons -230 |
Leaders
- PointsVictor Panov16Drexel Dragons
- AssistsShane Blakeney6Drexel Dragons
- ReboundsVictor Panov7Drexel Dragons
- PointsXavier Lipscomb16Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- AssistsMason So4Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- ReboundsXavier Lipscomb6Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
Recent form
Drexel Dragons
Last 10: 3-7Streak L369 scored · 72.8 allowed per game2-2 at home
- 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
- L65-76at Saint Joseph's HawksNov 8
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
Last 10: 3-7Streak W169.7 scored · 80.1 allowed per game2-5 away
- W81-73at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsDec 13
- L56-64at Marist Red FoxesDec 6
- L80-87vs Sacred Heart PioneersDec 4
- W79-75vs Howard BisonNov 29
- L60-113at Ohio State BuckeyesNov 25
- L60-83at Western Michigan BroncosNov 23
- L90-95at Maryland TerrapinsNov 20
- L55-72at Cincinnati BearcatsNov 16
- W74-66at Saint Francis Red WolvesNov 12
- L62-73vs Bucknell BisonNov 8
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 23-11 | - | 17-3 |
| Saint Peter's | 17-12 | 3 | 14-6 |
| Siena | 23-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Marist | 19-12 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Quinnipiac | 19-13 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Fairfield | 21-13 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 15-17 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Iona | 18-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Sacred Heart | 14-19 | 8 | 9-11 |
| Manhattan | 12-20 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Canisius | 10-21 | 12 | 5-15 |
| Niagara | 8-22 | 12 | 5-15 |
| Rider | 4-25 | 14 | 3-17 |
| 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 | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers | Drexel Dragons |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-49 | 24-45 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 10-24 | 8-19 |
| Three-point % | 42 | 42 |
| Free throws | 15-20 | 19-23 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 83 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 23 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 3 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 20 |
| Assists | 11 | 16 |
| Steals | 8 | 14 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 23 | 18 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 27 | 31 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 32 |
| Fouls | 21 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 18 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 9 | 84 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half35-44Josh Reed makes driving layup (Shane Blakeney assists)
- 2nd Half35-45Victor Panov makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half35-46Victor Panov makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half35-48Ralph Akuta makes layup
- 2nd Half35-51Kevon Vanderhorst makes 25-foot three point jumper (Shane Blakeney assists)
- 2nd Half35-52Josh Reed makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half35-53Josh Reed makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half37-53Justin Amadi makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half39-53Abdou Khadre Kébé makes driving layup (Arlandus Keyes assists)
- 2nd Half41-53Anthony Arrington makes 20-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half41-56Victor Panov makes 24-foot three point jumper (Shane Blakeney assists)
- 2nd Half44-56Arlandus Keyes makes 25-foot three point jumper (Anthony Arrington assists)
- 2nd Half44-58Shane Blakeney makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-58Trey Deveaux makes 24-foot three point jumper (Xavier Lipscomb assists)
- 2nd Half47-60Ralph Akuta makes layup (Victor Panov assists)
- 2nd Half48-60Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-60Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-61Shane Blakeney makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-62Shane Blakeney makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-62Trey Deveaux makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half52-62Trey Deveaux makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half52-63Kevon Vanderhorst makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-64Kevon Vanderhorst makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-64Arlandus Keyes makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half58-64Mason So makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half58-66Victor Panov makes layup
- 2nd Half58-67Ralph Akuta makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-67Yakhya Diop makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-68Kevon Vanderhorst makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-69Kevon Vanderhorst makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-69Xavier Lipscomb makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-71Victor Panov makes layup (Kevon Vanderhorst assists)
- 2nd Half62-71Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-71Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-71Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-71Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-71Xavier Lipscomb makes layup (Abdou Khadre Kébé assists)
- 2nd Half67-72Eli Beard makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-73Eli Beard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-75Shane Blakeney makes driving layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Drexel Dragons, below favours Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers.
Venue
- Daskalakis Athletic CenterPhiladelphia, PA
- Attendance748
- OfficialsPat Driscoll, Michael Luckie, Isaac Barnett
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