Walton, Winter lead Drexel past Charleston in CAA quarters

Published Mar. 7, 2021 11:40 p.m. ET

Associated Press

HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Zach Walton scored 17 points and Camryn Winter 16 and Drexel beat Charleston 80-75 on Sunday night to advance to the semifinals of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament.

The Dragons (10-7) face Northeastern on Monday.

Walton finished 5-for-6 shooting from 3-point range. T.J. Bickerstaff scored 14 points and James Butler 12.

The Cougars (9-10) fought their way back from a 41-29 halftime deficit and trailed 77-72 on Zep Jasper's layup with 50 seconds left but couldn't get closer.

Jasper finished with 27 points and Payton Willis 22.

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