Big 5 newcomer Drexel might not have gotten to play for the title, but it certainly aimed to make a statement in the fifth-place game against Villanova, who leads all Philadelphia-area programs in city titles, in the Big 5 Classic.
“This day is awesome for Philadelphia basketball,” said Drexel head coach Zack Spiker.
Despite the circumstances, the Nova Nation showed out in full force, filling up roughly 90% of the student section after spending two-plus hours in a cold, overcast parking lot before the game.
Unfortunately, the Wildcats did not meet the fans level of intensity, and never led in another disappointing Big 5 loss at the hands of Drexel, 57-55, on Saturday afternoon.