| Women: | yes |
| Drexel Dragons | |
| Current: | 2023–24 Drexel Dragons women's basketball team |
| University: | Drexel University |
| Firstseason: | 1921–22 |
| Record: | 641–533 (Division I) (through 2021–22 season) |
| Coach: | Amy Mallon |
| Tenure: | 4th |
| Conference: | Coastal Athletic Association |
| Location: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Capacity: | 2,509 |
| Nickname: | Dragons |
| Studentsection: | DAC Pack |
| H Pattern B: | _thinsidesonwhite |
| H Body: | 07294D |
| H Shorts: | 07294D |
| H Pattern S: | _blanksidesandhems |
| A Pattern B: | _whitesides |
| A Body: | 07294D |
| A Shorts: | 07294D |
| A Pattern S: | _whitesides |
| Ncaatourneys: | 2009, 2021, 2024 |
| Wnit Champion: | 2013 |
| Wnit Finalfour: | 2013 |
| Wnit Quarterfinal: | 2013 |
| Wnit Thirdround: | 2022 |
| Wnit Secondround: | 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2022 |
| Wnit Appearance: | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 |
| Conference Tournament: | 1988, 2009, 2021, 2024 |
| Conference Season: | 1987, 1988, 1990, 2009, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023 |
The Drexel Dragons women's basketball program represents intercollegiate women's basketball at Drexel University. The team currently competes in the Coastal Athletic Association in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and play home games at the Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Drexel women's basketball began in 1887, and the first officially organised team began playing in 1909. The first intercollegiate season began in 1921, playing their first game against Swarthmore College. The first games were played at the 33rd Street Armory. The Dragons joined Division I in 1982. In the 1980s, the team nickname changed from the Dragonettes to the Dragons.
Drexel accomplished two consecutive undefeated seasons in 1965–66 and 1966–67. Both teams finished with a record of 8–0.
Drexel has received three bids to the NCAA Women's Basketball tournament, occurring in 2009, 2021, and 2024. Drexel's women's basketball team won their first national title in 2013, winning the NIT Tournament.
On February 22, 2007, Drexel defeated Northeastern 98–90 in an NCAA Division I record five overtimes.[1]
The Dragons have appeared in the NCAA Division I tournament three times. Their combined record is 0–3.
| First Round |
| L 44–68 | ||
| First Round |
| L 53–67 | ||
| First Round |
| L 42–82 |
The Dragons have appeared in the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) eleven times, winning it in 2013. Their combined record is 11–10.
| First Round | L 76–78 OT | |||
| First Round | L 67–73 | |||
| First Roud Second Round | W 57–51 L 43–65 | |||
| First Round Second Round Third Round Quarterfinals Semifinals Championship | W 59–50 W 82–72 W 50–47 W 56–43 W 67–57 W 46–43 | |||
| First Round | L 42–45 | |||
| First Round | L 66–74 | |||
| First Round Second Round | W 70–47 L 51–56 | |||
| First Round Second Round | W 57–44 L 60–63 | |||
| First Round | L 56–69 | |||
| First Round Second Round Third Round | W 54–47 W 61–58 L 71–78 | |||
| First Round | L 63–73 |
Drexel has retired two jersey numbers.
| Drexel Dragons retired numbers | |||||||
| width=40px style="" | No. | width=150px style="" | Player | width=100px style="" | Position | width=150px style="" | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Barbara Yost-Alvanos | 1985–1988 | |||||
| 44 | 2006–2010 | ||||||
Colonial Athletic Association Coach Of The Year
East Coast Conference Player of the Year
America East Conference Player of the Year
Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year
East Coast Conference Rookie of the Year
America East Conference Rookie of the Year
Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Year
East Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year
Colonial Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Year
See: Most Courageous
Outstanding Amateur Athlete
Special Achievement