Marginean close to breaking another Drexel record
Alex Falk
Issue date: 11/20/09 Section: Sports
Record breakers and winning teams; it's what people want to read about.
So read.
The Drexel women's basketball team travels down to Richmond, Va. for a Nov. 20 matchup with the well-rounded Spiders.
The Spiders are returning all five of their starters from last year, while Drexel (1-1) comes in with momentum after its win over neighboring rival Penn 56-42 Nov. 15.
But the headlines that are going to be swirling will be those of senior forward Gabriela Marginean.
Marginean is only three points away from eclipsing Drexel's all-time scoring record of 1,900 points set by Michelle Maslowski in 2003. Not only does this have Drexel fans excited, but the Colonial Athletic Association is abuzz as well.
Drexel head coach Denise Dillon feels that although the scoring record will be on Marginean's mind, her number one priority will be to lead her team to victory over Richmond.
"I think any athlete, that's their number one goal, to go out and be successful as a whole," Dillon said. "It doesn't matter what you do individually if your team isn't very good or if you lose, it doesn't show what kind of player you are. When you lead your team to a victory, especially over a stronger opponent, now you're showing how you making everyone around you better and that's something we're really putting on [Marginean] this year."
Dillon also continues to harp on the fact that if Marginean continues to do what she does well, she will continue to strive as a dominant individual player. Now, Dillon wants her to use her skills to help the Dragons come together as a team so that they can be successful.
So far this season, Marginean is averaging 22 points per game along with 9.5 rebounds in 36 minutes per contest. She recorded her 22nd career double-double versus Penn and set a career high in assists. Against Penn State, she scored 27 points while also adding a career-high seven steals.
Dillon was disappointed with her team's overall performance in the Penn State game, but there were certain aspects she did appreciate.
So read.
The Drexel women's basketball team travels down to Richmond, Va. for a Nov. 20 matchup with the well-rounded Spiders.
The Spiders are returning all five of their starters from last year, while Drexel (1-1) comes in with momentum after its win over neighboring rival Penn 56-42 Nov. 15.
But the headlines that are going to be swirling will be those of senior forward Gabriela Marginean.
Marginean is only three points away from eclipsing Drexel's all-time scoring record of 1,900 points set by Michelle Maslowski in 2003. Not only does this have Drexel fans excited, but the Colonial Athletic Association is abuzz as well.
Drexel head coach Denise Dillon feels that although the scoring record will be on Marginean's mind, her number one priority will be to lead her team to victory over Richmond.
"I think any athlete, that's their number one goal, to go out and be successful as a whole," Dillon said. "It doesn't matter what you do individually if your team isn't very good or if you lose, it doesn't show what kind of player you are. When you lead your team to a victory, especially over a stronger opponent, now you're showing how you making everyone around you better and that's something we're really putting on [Marginean] this year."
Dillon also continues to harp on the fact that if Marginean continues to do what she does well, she will continue to strive as a dominant individual player. Now, Dillon wants her to use her skills to help the Dragons come together as a team so that they can be successful.
So far this season, Marginean is averaging 22 points per game along with 9.5 rebounds in 36 minutes per contest. She recorded her 22nd career double-double versus Penn and set a career high in assists. Against Penn State, she scored 27 points while also adding a career-high seven steals.
Dillon was disappointed with her team's overall performance in the Penn State game, but there were certain aspects she did appreciate.
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