PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Amari Williams scored 18 points and Drexel defeated William & Mary 66-56 on Saturday.
Williams had nine rebounds, three steals, and six blocks for the Dragons (8-6, 2-0 Colonial Athletic Association). Lamar Oden Jr. had 11 points and nine rebounds. Justin Moore also scored 11.
The Tribe (5-9, 0-1) were led in scoring by Gabe Dorsey, who finished with 13 points. Chris Mullins added eight points and three steals for William & Mary.
The score was tied at 30 at halftime. Drexel took the lead for good with 7:47 left in the second half on a layup from Williams to make it a 52-51 game.
Both teams next play on Thursday. Drexel visits Towson and William & Mary hosts Northeastern.
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