PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — The Drexel Dragons remained undefeated, using a methodical offensive performance to pull away from the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds for a 66-57 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball game Sunday at Daskalakis Athletic Center.

Amaris Baker, a hometown guard from Philadelphia, led all scorers with 20 points to pace a balanced Drexel attack. The Dragons improved to 4-0, while Loyola Maryland dropped its fifth straight contest to open the season.

Despite a hot start from the Greyhounds, who led 20-15 after the first quarter behind an early burst from Lex Therien, Drexel’s consistency proved decisive. The Dragons methodically built their lead by winning each subsequent quarter, outscoring Loyola 15-9 in the second, 17-13 in the third, and 19-15 in the fourth.

The game was a statistical oddity, with both teams finishing with 24 made field goals and identical totals in assists (6), steals (6), blocks (3), and offensive rebounds (4). The difference came from beyond the arc and at the free-throw line. Drexel connected on 9 of 21 three-point attempts, while Loyola Maryland hit 6 of 13. The Dragons also capitalized more frequently at the charity stripe, making 9 of 14 free throws compared to the Greyhounds’ 3 of 6.

Turnovers were also a critical factor, with Loyola Maryland committing 16 giveaways leading to 14 Drexel points. The Dragons turned the ball over 11 times, resulting in 13 points for the Greyhounds.

Therien, a 6-foot-1 forward from Marlton, New Jersey, was a force for Loyola Maryland, finishing with 17 points and nine rebounds, just shy of a double-double. Amandine Amorich of Montpellier, France, added 14 points for the Greyhounds.

For Drexel, Laine McGurk of West Chester, Pennsylvania, supported Baker’s effort with 18 points. Deja Evans, from nearby Conshohocken, contributed 13 points, and point guard Grace O’Neill, also of West Chester, orchestrated the offense with eight assists and six rebounds while playing the entire 40 minutes.

The Dragons’ offense operated with high efficiency, posting an offensive rating of 107.1 points per 100 possessions, while holding Loyola Maryland to a 92.2 offensive rating as both teams had an identical 62 possessions.

An announced crowd of 553 watched the Dragons continue their strong start to the season, which includes wins over Penn, Marist, and Pittsburgh. Loyola Maryland, still seeking its first win, will look to break into the win column in its home opener against Mount Saint Mary’s on Thursday. Drexel travels to face Lehigh on Wednesday.