In a thrilling matchup on Tuesday night, Jason Drake scored 21 points to lead the Drexel Dragons to a narrow 68-65 victory over Howard.
Drake displayed an impressive performance, hitting 8 of his 17 shot attempts, which included making only 1 of 5 attempts from beyond the arc, and closing strong at the free-throw line, sinking all 4 of his attempts.
Alongside him, Yame Butler contributed significantly to the win, scoring 16 points while shooting 60% from the field, including 3 of 7 from three-point territory.

On the other side, the Howard Bison saw Marcus Dockery emerge as their top scorer with 14 points, complemented by two steals.
Blake Harper also made a solid impact, finishing the game with 11 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, while Cameron Shockley-Okeke chipped in with 10 points.

The game started close, with Drexel heading into halftime with a slight edge, leading Howard 36-34.
During the first half, Butler was a key player, scoring 10 points to help his team maintain their advantage.
After the break, Drexel surged ahead with an impressive 8-0 run, which allowed them to establish an 11-point lead at 49-38 with 13 minutes and 7 seconds remaining on the clock.