Drexel Dragons Defeat Towson Tigers 68-62 at Home
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Daskalakis Athletic Center
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Who won Towson Tigers vs Drexel Dragons?
Drexel Dragons beat Towson Tigers 68-62 at Daskalakis Athletic Center on February 22, 2026.
Who was favored in Towson Tigers vs Drexel Dragons?
Towson Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -155 (about 61% implied). The underdog won.
In a competitive matchup at the Daskalakis Athletic Center, the Drexel Dragons secured a 68-62 victory over the Towson Tigers. This win was significant for Drexel, marking their first victory against Towson in their last five meetings, as they had previously lost four consecutive games to the Tigers, including a narrow 58-59 defeat earlier this season on January 19.
Drexel entered the game with a home record of 15-14 and had been showing a solid form lately, going 6-4 in their last ten games, with an average of 68.7 points scored and 68.3 points allowed. They were riding a one-game winning streak after a recent victory against the Northeastern Huskies, where they won 70-61. In their last five games, Drexel averaged 70.8 points scored but allowed 76.8 points, indicating some defensive vulnerabilities that they needed to address.
On the other hand, the Towson Tigers, with a record of 14-14, had also been performing well, matching Drexel's 6-4 record in their last ten games. However, they were on a one-game losing streak following a close 71-72 loss to the Monmouth Hawks. Towson averaged 69.6 points scored and allowed 65.9 points during their last ten games, showcasing a stronger defensive effort compared to their offensive output. Their recent form included a notable 82-50 win against the Hampton Pirates, but they struggled in their last five games, averaging 68.8 points scored while allowing 66.4 points.
The market had set the odds for this matchup with Towson favored by 2.5 points, according to DraftKings. The total points line was set at 130.5, indicating expectations for a moderately low-scoring game. The home moneyline for Drexel was listed at +130, while Towson's moneyline was at -155, reflecting the Tigers' status as slight favorites.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams would have been keen to field their best players for such an important game. The conditions during the game were not detailed, but typically, home court advantage plays a crucial role in college basketball, and Drexel capitalized on this by performing strongly in front of their fans.
As the game unfolded, Drexel managed to maintain a lead, particularly in the second half, where they executed crucial scoring plays to secure their victory. Key moments included Eli Beard making several free throws to extend the lead, and Jaquan Womack contributing with a tip-in dunk that capped off the scoring for Drexel. Towson fought hard, with Dylan Williamson making significant contributions, including a three-point jumper that brought the Tigers within striking distance, but they ultimately fell short.
This matchup not only showcased the competitive spirit of both teams but also highlighted Drexel's ability to break their losing streak against Towson, which could be a pivotal moment as they look to build momentum heading into the latter part of the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TOW -2.5 | 130.5 o -115 / u -105 | Towson Tigers -155 · Drexel Dragons +130 |
Leaders
- PointsShane Blakeney24Drexel Dragons
- AssistsEli Beard2Drexel Dragons
- ReboundsGarfield Turner13Drexel Dragons
- PointsJack Doumbia Jr.14Towson Tigers
- AssistsJack Doumbia Jr.2Towson Tigers
- ReboundsJack Doumbia Jr.6Towson Tigers
Recent form
Drexel Dragons
Last 10: 6-4Streak W168.7 scored · 68.3 allowed per game3-1 at home
- W70-61at Northeastern HuskiesFeb 20
- L69-72at Stony Brook SeawolvesFeb 17
- L73-93vs Monmouth HawksFeb 13
- W82-77at Elon PhoenixFeb 7
- L60-81at Campbell Fighting CamelsFeb 6
- W61-60vs North Carolina A&T AggiesJan 31
- W58-51vs Hampton PiratesJan 30
- W83-78vs Northeastern HuskiesJan 24
- L58-59at Towson TigersJan 19
- W73-51at Monmouth HawksJan 16
Towson Tigers
Last 10: 6-4Streak L169.6 scored · 65.9 allowed per game2-3 away
- L71-72at Monmouth HawksFeb 16
- W69-57vs Stony Brook SeawolvesFeb 13
- L49-71at Hofstra PrideFeb 7
- W82-50vs Hampton PiratesJan 31
- L73-82vs UNC Wilmington SeahawksJan 30
- L73-80at North Carolina A&T AggiesJan 24
- W72-59at Elon PhoenixJan 23
- W59-58vs Drexel DragonsJan 19
- W61-52vs Charleston CougarsJan 16
- W87-78at Northeastern HuskiesJan 10
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 | Towson Tigers | Drexel Dragons |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-58 | 22-52 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 4-13 | 4-18 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 22 |
| Free throws | 16-22 | 20-33 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 61 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 33 |
| Assists | 6 | 6 |
| Steals | 5 | 0 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 0 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 3 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 30 |
| Fouls | 23 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 12 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 2 | 82 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half29-35Shane Blakeney makes layup
- 2nd Half29-36Shane Blakeney makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half31-36Caleb Embeya makes layup
- 2nd Half34-36Ryan Conway makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tyler Tejada assists)
- 2nd Half34-38Kevon Vanderhorst makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half34-40Victor Panov makes layup
- 2nd Half34-42Victor Panov makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half34-44Garfield Turner makes layup
- 2nd Half34-45Garfield Turner makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half35-45Caleb Embeya makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half35-47Garfield Turner makes layup (Eli Beard assists)
- 2nd Half36-47Tyler Schmidt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-47Tyler Schmidt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half38-47Jack Doumbia Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-49Shane Blakeney makes 5-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half41-49Jack Doumbia Jr. makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half43-49Tyler Coleman makes layup (Tyler Schmidt assists)
- 2nd Half44-49Tyler Tejada makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-51Shane Blakeney makes layup
- 2nd Half45-51Tyler Coleman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-52Villiam Garcia Adsten makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-52Jack Doumbia Jr. makes 6-foot dunk (Tyler Tejada assists)
- 2nd Half49-52Tyler Tejada makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half49-54Josh Reed makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half51-54Jack Doumbia Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half51-55Kevon Vanderhorst makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-56Kevon Vanderhorst makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-56Tyler Coleman makes layup (Jack Doumbia Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half53-59Shane Blakeney makes 26-foot three point jumper (Garfield Turner assists)
- 2nd Half53-61Garfield Turner makes layup
- 2nd Half53-62Garfield Turner makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half55-62Dylan Williamson makes layup
- 2nd Half55-64Garfield Turner makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half57-64Dylan Williamson makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half57-65Eli Beard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-65Dylan Williamson makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half60-66Kevon Vanderhorst makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-67Eli Beard makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-68Eli Beard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-68Jaquan Womack makes 0-foot tip in dunk
Win probability
Above the line favours Drexel Dragons, below favours Towson Tigers.
Venue
- Daskalakis Athletic CenterPhiladelphia, PA
- Attendance1237
- OfficialsSean Hull, 0, Evon Burroughs
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