Drexel Basketball Shocks CAA: Dragons’ Epic Upset Sends NCAA Tournament Buzzing

Philadelphia—Drexel Dragons men’s basketball returns to the Daskalakis Athletic Center on Saturday night determined to rebound from a 74-66 heart-breaker against Howard that snapped the team’s two-game winning streak. Head coach Zach Spiker’s squad showed flashes of its trademark defensive grit earlier this month, limiting Big 5 rival La Salle to 69 points in a narrow setback on December 6, but inconsistent shooting has kept the Dragons hovering around .500 as Colonial Athletic Association play approaches. Next up is a pivotal non-conference clash with Mount St. Mary’s, the second of a three-game homestand that Spiker hopes will build momentum before the calendar flips to league action. Look for sophomore guard Justin Moore to shoulder the scoring load, while freshman forward Luke O’Brien continues to emerge as a glass-eater alongside veteran rim protector Mate Okros. Key matchup: Drexel’s interior length vs. a Mountaineer attack that averages double-digit triples per game. Winning the paint could unlock transition opportunities for dynamic wing Kobe Martin, whose 1.7 steals per contest lead the Dragons. Fans can catch tip-off at 7 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Philadelphia+ or stream it live on FloHoops; student tickets remain free with DragonCard, while general admission starts at $15 through DrexelTickets.com. Search-friendly notes: Drexel vs Mount St. Mary’s live stream, Drexel Dragons schedule 2025-26, CAA men’s basketball standings, tickets DAC.