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Delaware tops Drexel, 63-59, in CAA women’s title game

Going for a second straight conference title and NCAA berth, the top-seeded Dragons couldn't overcome a seven-point third quarter.

Drexel guard Hannah Nihill (12) sits on the bench during the final seconds of the CAA championship game on Sunday at the Daskalakis Athletic Center.
Drexel guard Hannah Nihill (12) sits on the bench during the final seconds of the CAA championship game on Sunday at the Daskalakis Athletic Center.Read moreMONICA HERNDON / Staff Photographer
    by Ariel Simpson, For The Inquirer
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Drexel’s late comeback fell short in a 63-59 loss to Delaware in the Colonial Athletic Association’s women’s championship on Sunday at the Dakalaskis Center.

The top-seeded Dragons (26-5, 16-2 CAA) were denied their second straight conference title and NCAA Tournament berth. The Dragons were led by Keishana Washington’s 22 points and Tessa Brugler with 17.

CAA player of the year Jasmine Dickey led Delaware with 27 points.

Shooting struggles

Delaware jumped out to an 11-2 lead as Drexel struggled to find its rhythm, starting off 0-for-7 from behind the arc.

The Blue Hens shot 47.1% (8-of-17) from three compared to Drexel’s 17.4% (4-of-23).

“We missed open shots that we take all year long,” Drexel coach Amy Mallon said. “In big games, we have to make those shots to win it and that’s really what we were missing.”

Decisive third quarter

Dickey set the tone for Delaware in the second half with a long three-pointer on the Blue Hens’ first possession, igniting a 10-0 run. Drexel managed just seven points in the third quarter to fall behind 52-38 going into the fourth.

“It was a combination of two things, it was the missed shots and their second chances at the basket,” Mallon said. “That third quarter was a possession game and it got a little out of reach for us.”

Next

Drexel has earned a bid to the WNIT. The tournament field will be announced Sunday night.