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The 1971–72 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team represented Drexel University during the 1971–72 men's basketball season. The Dragons, led by 1st 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).

DivisionUniversity–Eastern
Record11–14 (2–4 MAC)
Headcoach
  • Ray Haesler (1st season)
Quick facts Drexel Dragons men's basketball, Conference ...
1971–72 Drexel Dragons men's basketball
ConferenceMiddle Atlantic Conferences
DivisionUniversity–Eastern
Record11–14 (2–4 MAC)
Head coach
  • Ray Haesler (1st season)
CaptainSteve Lilly
Home arena32nd Street Armory
Seasons
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More information Conf., Overall ...
1971–72 MAC men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
University–Eastern
Temple †6–0 1.00023–8  .742
Saint Joseph's5–1 .83319–9  .679
American3–3 .50016–8  .667
Hofstra2–4 .33311–14  .440
Drexel2–4 .33311–14  .440
La Salle2–4 .3336–19  .240
West Chester1–5 .1679–16  .360
University–Western
Rider8–2 .80015–11  .577
Lafayette7–3 .70020–5  .800
Delaware7–3 .70018–7  .720
Lehigh3–7 .30010–14  .417
Bucknell3–7 .3005–18  .217
Gettysburg2–8 .20011–12  .478
† 1972 MAC men's basketball tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll
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The team finished the season 11–14, and finished in 4th place in the MAC University–Eastern Division in the regular season.

On January 5, 1972, Steve Lilly set the Drexel team record for most rebounds in a single game, recording 30 rebounds against Muhlenberg.[1] He also set Drexel records at the time for rebounds in a season (327) and career (749).

Roster

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1971–72 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearPrevious schoolHometown
F Steve Lilly 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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Sr
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Head coach
Assistant coach(es)

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

More information Date time, TV, Rank# ...
Date
time, TV
Rank# Opponent# Result Record High points High rebounds High assists Site (attendance)
city, state
Regular season
Unknown*
Delaware Valley W 67–63  1–0
  –     –     –    32nd Street Armory 
Philadelphia, PA
Unknown*
vs. West Virginia Tech
Washington and Lee Invitational semifinal
W 74–63  2–0
  –     –     –     
Lexington, VA
Unknown*
at Washington and Lee
Washington and Lee Invitational championship
W 86–72  3–0
  –     –     –     
Lexington, VA
December 6, 1971
American L 56–85  3–1
(0–1)
  –     –     –    32nd Street Armory 
Philadelphia, PA
Unknown*
at Pennsylvania Military College L 53–69  3–2
  –     –     –     
 
Unknown*
Lehigh L 72–74  3–3
  –     –     –    32nd Street Armory 
Philadelphia, PA
Unknown*
at Albright
Albright College Invitational semifinal
L 67–79  3–4
  –     –     –     
 
Unknown*
vs. Williams
Albright College Invitational 3rd place
L 88–89 OT 3–5
  –     –     –     
 
January 5, 1972*
Muhlenberg W 93–75  4–5
  –    30 – Lilly   –    32nd Street Armory 
Philadelphia, PA
Unknown
West Chester L 61–64  4–6
(0–2)
  –     –     –     
 
January 11, 1972*
at Swarthmore W 67–58  5–6
  –     –     –     
 
Unknown*
Moravian W 84–57  6–6
  –     –     –    32nd Street Armory 
Philadelphia, PA
January 18, 1972
at Saint Joseph's L 64–87  6–7
(0–3)
  –     –     –     (2,100)
 
January 22, 1972*
at Gettysburg L 68–77  6–8
  –     –     –    Bream Gym 
Gettysburg, PA
January 26, 1972*
at Bucknell W 68–63  7–8
  –     –     –     
 
Unknown*
Rider L 80–88  7–9
  –     –     –     
 
Unknown
Temple L 46–53  7–10
(0–4)
  –     –     –     
 
February 5, 1972*
Johns Hopkins W 89–64  8–10
  –     –     –    32nd Street Armory 
Philadelphia, PA
February 7, 1972
8:00 pm
La Salle W 77–64  9–10
(1–4)
  –     –     –    32nd Street Armory 
Philadelphia, PA
Unknown*
Delaware L 67–75  9–11
  –     –     –     
 
Unknown*
Ursinus W 68–59  10–11
  –     –     –     
 
Unknown*
Philadelphia Textile L 62–82  10–12
  –     –     –     
 
Unknown
Hofstra W 69–64  11–12
(2–4)
  –     –     –     
 
Unknown*
Delaware L 56–94  11–13
  –     –     –     
 
Unknown*
at Franklin & Marshall L 51–68  11–14
  –     –     –     
 
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
All times are in Eastern Time.
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