The postseason run of Drexel women’s team came to an end on Thursday night as the Dragons fell to the Seton Hall Pirates, 78-71.
Drexel head coach Amy Mallon calls plays against Bucknell during the 4th quarter of the WNIT second round at The Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia Monday, March 21, 2022. Drexel comes from behind to beat Bucknell 61-58.In a back-and-forth thriller, the postseason run of Drexel women’s team came to an end on Thursday night as the Dragons fell to the Seton Hall Pirates, 78-71, in the Sweet 16 game of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament.
Lauren Park-Lane led Seton Hall with 29 points and 11 assists. Sidney Cooks followed with 19 points and 10 rebounds. The Dragons shot 30 percent from three compared to the Pirates, who had an early three point surge from Andra Espinoza-Hunter. She made three of Seton Hall’s baskets from beyond the arc and finished with a total of 12 points. Seton Hall shot more efficiently — 50 percent from the field and 50 percent from three — going into the second half.Fourth quarter resurgence for Seton Hall
Drexel ended the third quarter hitting five of their last six before heading into the fourth with a four point lead. The Dragons rode off this momentum into the fourth, generating a 18-5 run against the Pirates.