Drexel Dragons Face Towson Tigers in Key CAA Clash

The Drexel Dragons (9-10, 3-3 CAA) are set to clash with the Towson Tigers (10-9, 2-4 CAA) in a crucial Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) showdown. The game will take place in Towson, Maryland, on Monday, with tip-off scheduled for 1 p.m. EST.

Towson’s Home Court Advantage

Towson will look to leverage their strong home record of 6-2 as they welcome Drexel. The Tigers have demonstrated resilience in close contests, boasting a 1-1 record in games decided by a mere 3 points or less. This suggests a team capable of performing under pressure, a factor that could prove decisive in a tightly contested game.

Drexel’s CAA Performance

The Dragons have shown a 3-3 record against fellow CAA opponents, indicating a competitive edge within the conference. A key component of Drexel’s game is their rebounding prowess, ranking seventh in the CAA with an average of 33.4 rebounds per game, largely thanks to Garfield Turner’s impressive 5.3 rebounds per game.

Statistical Matchup: Points and Rebounds

Statistically, the game presents an interesting contrast. Towson averages 69.8 points per game, 3.3 more than the 66.5 Drexel concedes. Conversely, Drexel puts up 68.8 points per game, slightly exceeding the 67.3 Towson typically allows. This suggests a potentially high-scoring affair with both teams capable of finding the basket.

Key Players to Watch

• Towson: Dylan Williamson – A sharpshooter averaging 14.2 points per game, Williamson consistently knocks down 2.3 three-pointers per game with a 31.4% shooting percentage from beyond the arc.
• Towson: Tyler Tejada – Tejada has been in excellent form over the last 10 games, averaging 13.9 points while shooting an impressive 36.4%.
• Drexel: Shane Blakeney – Blakeney is Drexel’s primary threat from long range, averaging 12.9 points per game and sinking 2.1 three-pointers with a 37.4% success rate.
• Drexel: Victor Panov – A versatile player, Panov contributes 10.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, making him a key all-around performer for the Dragons.

Recent Form: Last 10 Games

Towson (4-6): Averaging 68.4 points, 35.3 rebounds, 10.5 assists, 6.2 steals, and 2.7 blocks per game, while shooting 40.9% from the field. Opponents have averaged 68.3 points.

Drexel (5-5): Averaging 65.5 points, 29.9 rebounds, 14.2 assists, 6.6 steals, and 3.5 blocks per game, shooting 43.1% from the field. Opponents have averaged 61.9 points.

First CAA Meeting This Season

This marks the first conference matchup between the Tigers and Dragons this season, adding extra significance to the contest. Both teams will be eager to establish dominance early in the CAA schedule.

Stay tuned for live updates and analysis as Drexel and Towson battle it out on the court!

Source: This story was created using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. Associated Press