Bruins edge out Drexel Dragons, 72-67, in season opener
By Tim Bradbury
Nov. 9, 2013 12:05 p.m.
The Drexel Dragons huddle prior to Friday night's game.
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Freshman guard Zach LaVine tallied 14 points in his college debut against the Dragons.
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Sophomore guard Kyle Anderson, left, and freshman guard Bryce Alford, right, attempt to block Drexel senior guard Frantz Massenat.
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Redshirt senior forward David Wear put 14 points against the Drexel Dragons.
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Junior guard Norman Powell makes a midair pass.
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Freshman guard Zach LaVine attempts a layup in traffic.
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From left, sophomore guard Kyle Anderson, senior guard Dartaye Ruffin and junior guard Norman Powell watch as the Dragons shoot free throws.
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Redshirt senior forward David Wear goes up for two during the second half.
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Sophmore guard Kyle Anderson attempts a shot as he falls on the court.
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Redshirt senior forward David Wear was 1-1 from the three-point line Friday night.
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Junior guard Norman Powell attempts a layup during the second half. Powell scored 8 points Friday night.
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First-year head coach Steve Alford led the Bruins to a 72-67 victory in their season opener against the Drexel Dragons.
