BALTIMORE (Interstat) — Drexel built a first-half lead and withstood a second-half push from Morgan State to secure a 71-66 victory in a non-conference men’s basketball game Tuesday at Hill Field House.

The Dragons led 34-28 at halftime. Alfred Worrell scored 25 points for the Bears and Elijah Davis added 19 points and seven assists, but Morgan State’s comeback effort fell short. Eli Beard led Drexel with 15 points.

The win improves Drexel to 4-4 on the season, while Morgan State drops to 1-6. An announced crowd of 397 attended the game.