Drexel Joins Big 5 Women's BasketballElevating Philly's Historic Rivalries
The addition of Drexel marks a significant expansion for the Big 5, promising enhanced competition and exposure for women's basketball in Philadelphia.
- 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.
The Philadelphia Inquirer 
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