The 1978–79 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team represented
Drexel University
Drexel University is a private university, private research university with its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Drexel's undergraduate school was founded in 1891 by Anthony Joseph Drexel, Anthony J. Drexel, a financier ...
during the 1978–79 men's basketball season. The Dragons, led by 2nd year head coach
Eddie Burke, played their home games at the
Daskalakis Athletic Center
Daskalakis Athletic Center (DAC) is a athletic and recreational facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Description and history
The facility is best known for its 2,509-seat multi-purpose arena that is home to multiple Drexel University Drag ...
and were members of the
East Coast Conference
The East Coast Conference (ECC) is a college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division II level. Member institutions are located primarily in the state of New York, with a single ...
(ECC).
The team finished the season 18–9, and finished in 5th place in the ECC East in the regular season.
Roster
Schedule
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ECC Tournament
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Awards
;Randy Burkert
*ECC Rookie of the Year
;Bob Stephens
*ECC All-Conference First Team
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*ECC Player of the Week (4)
*Lafayette College Invitational Tournament MVP
*Lafayette College Invitational All-Tournament Team
]
References
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Drexel Dragons men's basketball seasons
Drexel
1978 in sports in Pennsylvania
1979 in sports in Pennsylvania