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
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
University–Eastern
Saint Joseph's51 .833  1910  .655
La Salle51 .833  1810  .643
American42 .667  1610  .615
Temple42 .667  169  .640
Drexel24 .333  159  .625
Hofstra15 .167  816  .333
West Chester06 .000  1115  .423
University–Western
Rider82 .800  1313  .500
Lafayette73 .700  179  .654
Delaware73 .700  1511  .577
Gettysburg46 .400  1510  .600
Bucknell28 .200  816  .333
Lehigh28 .200  321  .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
  • Ray Haesler
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
January 9, 1974*
at Swarthmore W 75–57 
                 
 
January 12, 1974*
Bucknell L 49–52 
                32nd Street Armory 
Philadelphia, PA
January 16, 1974
7:05 pm
at La Salle L 73–85 
                Palestra 
Philadelphia, PA
January 19, 1974*
at Gettysburg W 75–60 
                Bream Gym 
Gettysburg, PA
January 21, 1974
at Saint Joseph's L 50–78 
                 (2,350)
 
February 2, 1974*
Johns Hopkins W 57–55 
                32nd Street Armory 
Philadelphia, PA
February 6, 1974
American L 62–69 
                32nd Street Armory 
Philadelphia, PA
February 16, 1974
at Franklin & Marshall W 78–63 
 40  Newman             
 
Unknown*
Lehigh W 73–41 
                 
 
Unknown*
Albright W 72–62 
                 
 
Unknown
Bridgeport W  
                 
 
Unknown
Colegate W  
                 
 
Unknown*
Merrimack W  
                 
 
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
All times are in Eastern Time.

References


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