Lady Dragons Split Weekend with Elon

Lady Dragons Split Weekend with Elon. After dropping the Saturday game in the Elon Phoenix’s (6-4) barn on Saturday, the Drexel Lady Dragons (7-4) returned the favor on Sunday, 55-44.

Returning to the friendly confines of Daskalakis Athletic Center in University City, the Dragons went on a 7-0 in the opening quarter to seize a 9-4 edge that they never surrendered. Hannah Nihill led Drexel with a career-best, 22 points. Mariah Leonard chipped with 7 rebounds and 13 points to aid the cause. Drexel has a dominating first half and walked away leading, 30-16.

An evenly played third quarter witnessed Drexel adding to the lead and sent us to the final quarter with the home team holding a 17 point advantage. Elon tried to mount a comeback with runs of 7 and another of 5. Drexel forced Elon into 22 turnovers.

Maura Hendrixson added 12 assists and just one turnover in the two-game weekend at the DAC vs. Elon.

Her assist-to-turnover ratio is now 6.00, the best in the country. pic.twitter.com/PgCe54Lx4H
— Drexel Women's Basketball (@DrexelWBB) January 25, 2021

Lady Dragons Split Weekend with Elon. Drexel goes to Boston next Saturday and Sunday (January 30 and 31) to take on Northeastern.

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Kevin Neibauer

Kevin has followed and promoted the game of lacrosse since May 19, 1974.
The same day the Philadelphia Flyers won the Cup, the Philadelphia Wings were introduced to Neibauer and Philadelphia.

Kevin has covered many sports, including baseball, football, basketball, and.. lacrosse. A former licensed football referee and baseball umpire, Kevin brings a unique insight to his game coverage.

A published writer in JustHockey Magazine, Kevin covered the American Hockey League as well as a monthly story on a pugilist where Kevin used the pen name, The Rink Rat. Neibauer turned his attentions to lacrosse for a few years and does his part, whether podcasting or writing to grow the game. Kevin branched out to his roots and currently provides insight for all Philadelphia teams for Edge of Philly as well as his full-time duties with LaxPhilly.