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Drexel extended their winning streak to 13 on Saturday with an 11-point victory over Hofstra.
It's starting to feel like Drexel will never lose.
The Dragons take a 12-game winning streak into a Saturday afternoon meeting with the Hofstra Pride at the Daskalakis Athletic Center. (4 p.m., CSN)
Drexel has not lost since Jan. 4 and remains undefeated at home with a 10-0 record. The Dragons ousted James Madison 63-56 on the road Wednesday behind 16 points from Frantz Massenat and 14 points to go along with 13 rebounds from Samme Givens. The victory kept Drexel in a three-way tie for first place in the Colonial Athletic Association at 12-2 and was Drexel's 20th for the season, marking the first time the program has reached that milestone since 1996-97.
Hofstra has lost five out of six and holds a 2-12 CAA record. The two teams already met on Jan. 18, when Drexel prevailed with a 56-50 win.
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Drexel Vs. Hofstra Final Score: Red Dragons Win 78-67
Sitting at 2-4, things didn't look too hot for Drexel Red Dragons. Since then, however; they've won 19 of 20 games including a 13 game – and counting – winning streak. They extended their winning streak to 13 on Saturday with a victory over the Hofstra Pride, winning by a final score of 78-67.
The win improves Drexel to 21-5 overall and 13-2 in conference play. Currently they're tied with Virginia Commonwealth atop the Colonial Conference, with George Mason, and to some extent, Old Dominion not far behind.
Saturday's victory over Hofstra produced two 20-point scorers for the Red Dragons. Chris Fouch scored 25 and Frantz Massenat scored 20. The two players combined to shoot an incredibly efficient 16-19 from the field, while Fouch rained in six three pointers.
The Red Dragons next game is scheduled for Valentine's Day against the William & Mary Tribe.
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Feb 11 7:32p by Jordan Sams