Drexel Dragons Defeat Stony Brook Seawolves in Defensive Battle

The Dragons' balanced scoring and stifling defense lead to a 56-37 victory over the Seawolves.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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In a low-scoring affair, the Drexel Dragons defeated the Stony Brook Seawolves 56-37 in a college basketball matchup. The Dragons' defense held the Seawolves in check, limiting their scoring opportunities and forcing them to rely on perimeter shooting. Drexel's balanced scoring attack, led by Garfield Turner and Eli Beard, proved too much for Stony Brook to overcome.

Why it matters

This game highlights the defensive-minded approach of both teams, as they prioritize limiting turnovers and controlling the tempo of the game. The outcome showcases Drexel's ability to win on the road in a conference matchup, while Stony Brook's struggles on the offensive end raise questions about their ability to compete against tough defensive opponents.

The details

Drexel's defense was the key to the game, holding Stony Brook to just 37 points. The Dragons limited the Seawolves' transition opportunities and forced them to settle for contested jump shots, which they struggled to convert. On the offensive end, Drexel's balanced scoring attack, led by Garfield Turner's 129.7 offensive rating and Eli Beard's 115.1 offensive rating, proved too much for Stony Brook to handle.

  • The first meeting between the two teams in Philadelphia on January 24, 2026 resulted in a 56-37 victory for Drexel.

The players

Garfield Turner

A Drexel player who is carrying a 129.7 offensive rating with a 63.5% effective field goal percentage and 62.8% true shooting, leading the Dragons' balanced scoring attack.

Eli Beard

A Drexel player who brings perimeter scoring punch with a 115.1 offensive rating and 59.6% true shooting, complementing the team's defensive approach.

Erik Pratt

The Stony Brook Seawolves' late-clock offensive engine, with a 33.2% usage rate and a 104.0 offensive rating, but struggled to create consistent scoring opportunities in this game.

Rob Brown III

A secondary creator for the Stony Brook Seawolves, with a 19.2% usage rate and a 106.6 offensive rating, who could not provide the necessary scoring punch to keep up with Drexel.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This game showcases the defensive-minded approach of both teams, as they prioritize limiting turnovers and controlling the tempo of the game. Drexel's ability to win on the road in a conference matchup highlights their defensive prowess, while Stony Brook's struggles on the offensive end raise questions about their ability to compete against tough defensive opponents.