PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Drexel built a substantial first-half lead and withstood a second-half push to defeat William & Mary 64-58 in a Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball game Saturday at Daskalakis Athletic Center.

The Dragons led 37-28 at halftime before the Tribe narrowed the gap after intermission. Shane Blakeney and Kevon Vanderhorst each scored 13 points for Drexel, which improved to 8-10. Josh Reed added 11 points. William & Mary, which got 30 points in the second half, fell to 11-6. Attendance was 1,011.