STONY BROOK, N.Y. (Interstat) — Stony Brook held off Drexel for a 57-53 women’s basketball victory on Friday night at Island Federal Credit Union Arena.

The Seawolves used a strong second quarter to build a lead and maintained it despite a late push from the Dragons. Deja Evans led all scorers with 20 points for Drexel. Diaka Berete paced Stony Brook with 18 points.

Stony Brook improved to 7-9 overall. Drexel fell to 7-6. The teams will meet again in Philadelphia on Jan. 23.