Overview

• Drexel's women's team joins the Big 5, making it the sixth Division I program in the series.
• The inaugural Women's Big 5 Classic will take place at Villanova's Finneran Pavilion on Dec. 6.
• The men's Big 5 Classic will continue at the Wells Fargo Center for the next three seasons.
• Both the men's and women's tournaments will follow a two-pod, round-robin format.
• Coaches and players emphasize the importance of tradition and increased visibility for women's sports.