Drexel Dragons
The Drexel Dragons are the athletic teams of Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
| Drexel Dragons | |
|---|---|
| University | Drexel University |
| Conference | Coastal Athletic Association (primary) EIWA (wrestling) IRA (men's rowing) CSA (squash) |
| NCAA | Division I |
| Athletic director | Maisha Kelly |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Varsity teams | 18 |
| Basketball arena | Daskalakis Athletic Center |
| Baseball stadium | Ramp Playground Field |
| Softball stadium | Vidas Athletic Complex |
| Soccer stadium | Vidas Field |
| Aquatics center | Daskalakis Athletic Center Pool |
| Lacrosse stadium | Vidas Field |
| Other venues |
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| Mascot | Mario the Magnificent |
| Nickname | Dragons |
| Fight song | Drexel Fight Song |
| Colors | Navy blue and gold |
| Website | www |
The school's athletic program includes eighteen NCAA Division I sports including nine men's and nine women's teams, with most sports teams competing in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). Drexel's athletic department was ranked first in gender equity by U.S. News. The university has demonstrated a high level of student-athlete academic performance, with a 10-year NCAA graduation rate of 91% compared to a national average of 85%.
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