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The annual Bulldogs basketball January "tease"
It's that time of year again. It's time for the annual January tease of the Drake men's basketball team under head coach Mark Phelps.
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Drake looking to rally at home after losing Simons
Drake will aim to separate from the pack this weekend when it takes on Evansville at the Knapp Center on Sunday at 7 p.m. Five teams in the Missouri Valley Conference had either a 7-6 or 6-7 record in league play heading into Tuesday's action.
Illinois State defeats Drake 64-53
Tyler Brown scored a career-high 26 points and Jackie Carmichael had 18 points and 20 rebounds Wednesday night, leading Illinois State past Drake 64-53. Carmichael nearly matched Drake 's rebounding total as the Redbirds owned a 45-23 advantage on the boards.
Bears prepare for late MVC run
When: 7:05 p.m. today Where: Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa Records: MSU 13-11 overall, 6-6 Missouri Valley Conference; Drake 13-10, 6-6 TV / Radio : KCZ; KTXR 101.3 FM Missouri State's Jarmar Gulley spent 15 minutes prior to Friday's basketball practice dribbling around orange cones, exclusively left-handed, before taking jump shots.
Drake looking to make a move in MVC standings
After an emotional week that saw Drake earn its biggest win of the season, it's back down to business for the Bulldogs, as the team takes on Missouri State this Saturday at 7:05 p.m. at the Knapp Center.
Pivovar: Phelps keeps Bulldogs in hunt
With four weeks to play, I'll go out on a limb and predict that a guy named Greg will win the Missouri Valley Conference coach of the year award.
Aggies to Host Drake in Sears BracketBuster
The New Mexico State men's basketball team has been selected to host Drake, Feb.
Rayvonte Rice from Drake Wins StatSheet NCAA Player of the Week - January 30th, 2012
With a solid performance that included going up against the #15 team in the nation, Rayvonte Rice, a 6-4 sophomore from Drake, has earned the StatSheet NCAA Player of the Week.
Drake outlasts Wichita State 93-86 in 3 OT
Ben Simons scored 29 points and Kurt Alexander scored six of his 17 points in the third overtime as Drake outlasted Wichita State 93-86 on Saturday night.
Ben Simons scored 29 points and Kurt Alexander scored six of his 17 points in the third overtime as Drake outlasted Wichita State 93-86 on Saturday night.
No. 15 Creighton holds off Drake
Doug McDermott scored 30 points and No. 15 Creighton held off Drake 77-69 on Wednesday night for its sixth straight road win.
No. 15 Creighton holds off Drake
Doug McDermott scored 30 points and No. 15 Creighton held off Drake 77-69 on Wednesday night for its sixth straight road win.
Bulldogs gearing up for pivotal MVC showdown against Creighton
Thanks to a four-game winning streak, Drake has vaulted up the Missouri Valley Conference standings and sat in third place heading into last night's contest at Northern Iowa.
The NC-Double-Eh Schedule - Jan. 22
As the weekend winds down, we have a few games for you to peruse through today as you do laundry, get over that hangover or enjoy brunch with whatever that person's name is ... 12:00pm North Carolina State @ Miami - Alex Johnson has been steady off the bench for NC State.
Bradley's Taylor Brown has been chosen as the StatSheet Missouri Valley Player of the Week for the week ending January 16th.
Drake beats Illinois State 77-60
Ben Simons scored 21 points Sunday night and Drake won its third in a row, beating Illinois State 77-60. Rayvonte Rice added 14 points, Kurt Alexander scored 13 and Kraidon Woods had 11 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulldogs , who are 9-1 at home.
Drake picks up their first road win of the year
Read more: State , Drake , Drake Basketball , Evansville , Drake 69 Evansville 60 , Purple Aces , Ben Simons , Aaron Hawley , Bulldogs , College , NCAA Basketball -- Ben Simons scored 17 points and Drake shot 61.4 percent to beat Evansville 69-60 on Friday night.
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