Drexel Holds Off Mount Saint Mary’s in Tight Nonconference Matchup

PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Drexel earned a 75-67 men’s basketball victory over Mount Saint Mary’s on Friday night at Daskalakis Athletic Center. The Dragons led 38-33 at halftime and maintained that margin throughout the second half to secure the win before an announced crowd of 748.

Shane Blakeney led Drexel with 14 points and six assists. Victor Panov added 16 points for the Dragons, who improved to 5-7. Xavier Lipscomb scored 16 points for the Mountaineers, who fell to 3-9. Trey Deveaux added 14 points for Mount Saint Mary’s. Drexel shot effectively from the floor to overcome Mount Saint Mary’s, which kept the game within single digits but could not complete a comeback.