TOWSON, Md. (AP) -- Jerome Hairston scored 20 points and Jerrelle
Benimon had 19 points and 10 rebounds as Towson edged Drexel
72-71 Saturday for its 16th victory, its most since the 1995-96
season.



The Tigers (16-13, 11-5 Colonial Athletic Association), who were
1-31 last season, won for the sixth time in seven games.



A three-point play with 1:20 remaining by Benimon, who recorded
his 19th double-double this season, gave Towson a 71-68 lead.
Derrick Thomas' layup for the Dragons (11-17, 7-9) with 1:01
left cut it to 71-70.



Hairston stole the ball from Damion Lee with 11 seconds left and
was fouled but made just 1 of 2. Kazembe Abif was fouled after
getting an offensive rebound on Drexel's next possession and
could have tied the game but was also able to make only 1 of 2.



Frantz Massenat scored 24 points to pace the Dragons. Thomas
added 13 and Lee 12.