1973–74 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team

The 1973–74 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team represented Drexel University during the 1973–74 men's basketball season. The Dragons, led by 3rd year head coach Ray Haesler, played their home games at the 32nd Street Armory and were members of the University–Eastern division of the Middle Atlantic Conferences (MAC).

1973–74 Drexel Dragons men's basketball
ConferenceMiddle Atlantic Conferences
DivisionUniversity–Eastern
1973–74 record15–9 (2–4 MAC)
Head coach
  • Ray Haesler (3rd season)
Home arena32nd Street Armory
1973–74 MAC men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
University–Eastern
Saint Joseph's51 .8331910  .655
La Salle51 .8331810  .643
American42 .6671610  .615
Temple42 .667169  .640
Drexel24 .333159  .625
Hofstra15 .167816  .333
West Chester06 .0001115  .423
University–Western
Rider82 .8001313  .500
Lafayette73 .700179  .654
Delaware73 .7001511  .577
Gettysburg46 .4001510  .600
Bucknell28 .200816  .333
Lehigh28 .200321  .125
1974 MAC Men's Basketball Tournament winner

The team finished the season 15–9, and finished in 5th place in the MAC University–Eastern Division in the regular season.

On February 6, 1974, Greg Newman set the Drexel team record for most points in a single game, scoring 40 points against Franklin & Marshall.

Roster

1973–74 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearPrevious schoolHometown
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • (W) Walk-on

Schedule

Date
time, TV
Rank# Opponent# Result Record High points High rebounds High assists Site (attendance)
city, state
Regular season
Unknown
vs. Bridgeport
Merrimack Christmas Tournament semifinal
W 69–64  2–3
                 
North Andover, MA
Unknown*
at Merrimack
Merrimack Christmas Tournament championship
W 103–85  3–3
                 
North Andover, MA
January 9, 1974*
at Swarthmore W 75–57  5–4
                 
 
Unknown*
Lehigh W 73–41  6–4
                32nd Street Armory 
Philadelphia, PA
January 12, 1974*
Bucknell L 49–52  6–5
                32nd Street Armory 
Philadelphia, PA
January 16, 1974
7:05 pm
at La Salle L 73–85  6–6
(0–1)
                Palestra 
Philadelphia, PA
January 19, 1974*
at Gettysburg W 75–60  7–6
                Bream Gym 
Gettysburg, PA
January 21, 1974
at Saint Joseph's L 50–78  7–7
(0–2)
                 (2,350)
 
Unknown
vs. Colegate W 55–44  9–7
                Palestra 
Philadelphia, PA
February 2, 1974*
Johns Hopkins W 57–55  10–8
                32nd Street Armory 
Philadelphia, PA
February 6, 1974
American L 62–69  10–9
(1–4)
                32nd Street Armory 
Philadelphia, PA
February 16, 1974*
at Franklin & Marshall W 78–63  13–9
 40  Newman             
 
Unknown*
Albright W 72–62  15–9
                32nd Street Armory 
Philadelphia, PA
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
All times are in Eastern Time.

References


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