NCAAB · Final

Drexel Edges North Carolina A&T in Close Contest

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Daskalakis Athletic Center

Drexel Dragons 61, North Carolina A&T Aggies 60, 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 North Carolina A&T Aggies vs Drexel Dragons?

Drexel Dragons beat North Carolina A&T Aggies 61-60 at Daskalakis Athletic Center on January 31, 2026.

Who was favored in North Carolina A&T Aggies vs Drexel Dragons?

Drexel Dragons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -325 (about 76% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Drexel Dragons narrowly defeated the North Carolina A&T Aggies with a final score of 61-60 at the Daskalakis Athletic Center. This game was significant for both teams, as it showcased Drexel's ability to maintain a winning streak while highlighting the struggles of the Aggies on the road. The victory improved Drexel's record to 12-11, while North Carolina A&T fell to 9-12.

Drexel entered the game with a solid recent form, having won six of their last ten games, including two consecutive victories. They averaged 64.9 points scored per game and allowed 59.7 points during this stretch. Their last five games were particularly impressive, with an average of 67.2 points scored and only 59.4 points allowed. At home, Drexel has been strong, boasting a record of 5-1 in their last six home games. In contrast, North Carolina A&T's recent form has been less favorable, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games and a losing streak of one game. The Aggies have averaged 78.1 points scored but have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 79.0 points.

When playing away, North Carolina A&T has yet to secure a victory this season, holding an 0-4 record in away games. Their performance has been inconsistent, with their last five games yielding an average of 78.0 points scored and an alarming 82.6 points allowed. In their previous meeting earlier in the season, Drexel had also emerged victorious against North Carolina A&T, winning 68-59 on January 4, 2025.

The game featured a series of scoring plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats. In the second half, Garfield Turner made a driving layup to bring the Aggies closer at 57-52, followed by another layup from Zamoku Weluche-Ume. The Aggies continued to fight back, with Weluche-Ume also converting a free throw to narrow the gap further. However, Drexel responded with a hook shot from Shane Blakeney, maintaining their lead. The tension peaked when Lewis Walker hit a three-pointer for North Carolina A&T, giving them a brief lead at 60-59. Ultimately, it was Kevon Vanderhorst who sealed the game for Drexel with a driving layup, pushing the score to 61-60.

In terms of injury reports, no specific injuries were mentioned in the block, indicating that both teams were likely at full strength for this crucial matchup. The betting market reflected Drexel's favored position, with DraftKings listing them at -7.5 on the spread and a money line of -325. North Carolina A&T was offered at +260 on the money line, highlighting their underdog status.

The conditions at the Daskalakis Athletic Center were conducive to a competitive game, with both teams showcasing their strengths and weaknesses throughout the contest. Fans should have kept an eye on Drexel's defensive capabilities, which have been a significant factor in their recent success, as well as North Carolina A&T's offensive firepower, which, despite their struggles, has shown the potential to score heavily.

Overall, this matchup not only provided a thrilling finish but also underscored the contrasting trajectories of both programs as they navigate the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DREX -7.5	138.5 o -110 / u -110	North Carolina A&T Aggies +260 · Drexel Dragons -325

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Leaders

PointsShane Blakeney19Drexel Dragons
AssistsKevon Vanderhorst5Drexel Dragons
ReboundsShane Blakeney9Drexel Dragons
PointsLewis Walker19North Carolina A&T Aggies
AssistsTrent Middleton Jr.4North Carolina A&T Aggies
ReboundsTrent Middleton Jr.7North Carolina A&T Aggies

Recent form

Drexel Dragons

Last 10: 6-4Streak W264.9 scored · 59.7 allowed per game5-1 at home

W58-51vs Hampton PiratesJan 30
W83-78vs Northeastern HuskiesJan 24
L58-59at Towson TigersJan 19
W73-51at Monmouth HawksJan 16
W64-58vs William & Mary TribeJan 10
W56-37vs Stony Brook SeawolvesJan 9
L67-70vs Hofstra PrideJan 3
L53-65at UNC Wilmington SeahawksJan 1
L63-72at Charleston CougarsDec 30
W74-56vs Maine Black BearsDec 21

North Carolina A&T Aggies

Last 10: 3-7Streak L178.1 scored · 79 allowed per game0-4 away

L81-83at Monmouth HawksJan 30
W80-73vs Towson TigersJan 24
W79-78vs Hofstra PrideJan 23
L61-82at Hampton PiratesJan 20
L89-97at William & Mary TribeJan 16
L64-69vs Elon PhoenixJan 9
L80-81at Stony Brook SeawolvesJan 3
L74-85vs Northeastern HuskiesDec 31
L78-87vs UNC Wilmington SeahawksDec 30
W95-55vs Mid Atlantic Christian MustangsDec 20

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	North Carolina A&T Aggies	Drexel Dragons
Field goals	21-53	26-61
Field goal %	40	43
Three-pointers	5-21	9-23
Three-point %	24	39
Free throws	13-15	0-2
Free throw %	87	0
Rebounds	31	36
Offensive rebounds	5	10
Defensive rebounds	26	26
Assists	9	15
Steals	8	3
Blocks	3	2
Turnovers	10	11
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	10
Fast-break points	11	7
Points in the paint	26	32
Fouls	10	15
Largest lead	4	17
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	10	85

How the scoring went

1st Half18-22Zamoku Weluche-Ume makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half18-24Shane Blakeney makes 9-foot floating jump shot
1st Half20-24Lewis Walker makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
1st Half20-26Shane Blakeney makes 0-foot tip in layup
1st Half21-26Trent Middleton Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half21-29Victor Panov makes 26-foot three point jumper (Eli Beard assists)
2nd Half21-32Shane Blakeney makes 23-foot three point jumper (Martin de LaPorterie assists)
2nd Half23-32Trent Middleton Jr. makes driving layup (Brooklyn Vick assists)
2nd Half23-35Kevon Vanderhorst makes 26-foot three point jumper (Eli Beard assists)
2nd Half25-35Brooklyn Vick makes driving layup (Trent Middleton Jr. assists)
2nd Half25-38Eli Beard makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kevon Vanderhorst assists)
2nd Half28-38Lewis Walker makes 24-foot three point jumper (Trent Middleton Jr. assists)
2nd Half28-40Victor Panov makes layup (Kevon Vanderhorst assists)
2nd Half29-40Lewis Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half30-40Lewis Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half32-40Trent Middleton Jr. makes 4-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half32-43Eli Beard makes 26-foot three point jumper (Garfield Turner assists)
2nd Half32-46Eli Beard makes 27-foot three point jumper (Shane Blakeney assists)
2nd Half32-49Shane Blakeney makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half34-49Will Felton makes layup (Trent Middleton Jr. assists)
2nd Half36-49Trent Middleton Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half37-49Trent Middleton Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half40-49Mujahiid Burton makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half40-51Josh Reed makes driving layup
2nd Half42-51Lewis Walker makes layup (Brooklyn Vick assists)
2nd Half42-53Josh Reed makes 4-foot dunk
2nd Half45-53Brooklyn Vick makes 25-foot three point jumper (Lewis Walker assists)
2nd Half47-53Brooklyn Vick makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half49-53Lewis Walker makes driving layup (Brooklyn Vick assists)
2nd Half50-53Lewis Walker makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half52-53Lewis Walker makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half52-55Garfield Turner makes 9-foot hook shot
2nd Half52-57Garfield Turner makes driving layup (Shane Blakeney assists)
2nd Half54-57Zamoku Weluche-Ume makes driving layup
2nd Half55-57Zamoku Weluche-Ume makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half55-59Shane Blakeney makes 7-foot hook shot
2nd Half56-59Trent Middleton Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-59Trent Middleton Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-59Lewis Walker makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trent Middleton Jr. assists)
2nd Half60-61Kevon Vanderhorst makes driving layup (Victor Panov assists)