PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — The Drexel Dragons controlled play from the start in a 68-45 victory over the Towson Tigers in a Colonial Athletic Association women’s basketball game Saturday at Daskalakis Athletic Center.

Drexel built a 19-9 lead after the first quarter and extended it with a 23-point third quarter. The Dragons’ defense stifled Towson, which shot just 26.2% from the floor and committed 12 turnovers.

Molly Rullo led Drexel with 16 points. Amaris Baker added 13 points and Deja Evans scored 10. India Johnston paced Towson with 14 points.

Drexel improved to 11-7 overall. Towson fell to 11-8.