TOWSON, Md. – Despite a double-double from Shavonne Smith, Towson women's basketball dropped the 71-55 decision to Drexel on Saturday afternoon at SECU Arena.  

Smith was the only Tiger to score in double-figures, netting 15 as well as grabbing a game-high 11 rebounds. Allie Kubek followed closely behind with 8 boards and also added four points.  

Aleah Nelson contributed seven points and a team-high three assists.  

Towson scored 15 bench points, led by Tarriyonna Gary who was one of four Tigers to drop seven points in the game. Kiara Johnson added a season-high six points.  

Three players scored in double-digits for the Dragons, including Keishana Washington who led game-scoring with 19 points. Towson held Drexel's best scorer Hannah Nihill to just six points, shooting 30 percent (3-of-10) from the field.  
 
Records:   

• Towson – 11-5 (6-3 CAA)  
• Drexel – 10-6 (7-4 CAA)  

Beyond the Box:   

• Smith's double-double is the second of her career. The first came against Longwood earlier this season when she earned 23 points and fourteen rebounds.  
• Smith has 10 or more points in 13 of her last 15 contests and is averaging 13.6 points per game, tied for second highest on the team.  
• Nelson has topped the Tigers in assists 15 of 16 contests this season. The sophomore from Baltimore is averaging 6.8 assists per contest. 
• The Tigers had their best game of the season at the line, shooting 81.25 percent (13-for-16). The team's previous high was 80.95 percent (17-for-21) against Longwood.  

Postgame Quotes:  

• Head Coach Diane Richardson: "We did not play Towson women's basketball today. They got out to an early lead obviously but they came in here energized and ready to play but we have to be able to do that as well." 

How it Happened:   

• Skye Williams opened up scoring with a 3-point field goal to put the Tigers ahead. Unfortunately, the Drexel would control the game from there.  
• The Dragons came out hot, going on a big 16-point run to start off the contest. 
• Kubek made a layup at the end of the first period to make the score 21-9.  
• Drexel continued the momentum into the second quarter, netting eight to extend its lead.  
• In the last minute of play going into the locker room, Smith hit a 3-pointer off a stolen ball to make the score 33-16. She ended the first half with five points and seven rebounds.  
• To start the second half of play, LaKaitlin Wright cashed in on two layups to put the game within 18 points.  
• Nelson hit a 3-point field goal and one from the line to make the score 47-27 halfway through the quarter. The Tigers held the Dragons to 15 points in the third, their lowest-scoring quarter of the game.  
• Towson tried to mount a comeback in the final 10:00, with seven different players finding the basket to total a 24-point effort.  
• The Tigers went on a 10-point run to cut the lead to 16 points in the final quarter of play. They held the Dragons to just 2-of-10 shooting from the field during the span.  
• It was not enough however, as Drexel came away with the 71-55 win.  

Next Game:   

• Towson will celebrate Senior Day for its final home game of the season on Sunday at 2 p.m. at SECU Arena against Drexel. The game will be available on FloHoops.com.