Drake Basketball Breaks School Record

The Drake University basketball team broke the school record for most wins in a season with their 27th victory on Saturday. The previous record was held by the 1965-66 team that went 26-3.

Drake Basketball breaks school record for most wins in a season

On Tuesday night, the Drake Bulldogs men’s Basketball team broke the school record for most wins in a season, with their 27th victory of the year. The previous record was held by the 1969-70 team, which won 26 games.

The Bulldogs are now 27-4 on the season and have clinched at least a share of the Missouri Valley Conference regular season title. They can win the title outright with a win on Saturday afternoon against Bradley.

This is the third straight season that Drake has won at least 25 games. The Bulldogs have also won 20 or more games in eight of the last nine seasons.

Drake sets new school record for three-point shooting

Drake Men’s Basketball set a new school record for Three-point shooting on Tuesday night, making 18 of 33 attempts from behind the arc in a 95-64 victory over Bradley. The previous record of 17 three-pointers in a game was set on Jan. 2, 2002 against Texas State

Drake has now made at least 10 three-pointers in eight straight games, extending its own school record. The Bulldogs have also made at least 15 three-pointers in four straight games, another school record.

The win improves Drake’s record to 15-4 overall and 5-2 in the Missouri Valley Conference The Bulldogs return to action on Saturday afternoon when they host Loyola at the Knapp Center.

Drake’s defense stifles opponents, sets new school record for fewest points allowed

Drake’s men’s basketball team set a school record this season for the fewest points allowed per game, an impressive feat for any team but especially remarkable for a mid-major squad. The Bulldogs held their opponents to an average of 60.5 points per game besting the previous record of 61.1 set by the 1968-69 team.

Head coach Darian DeVries credits the team’s success on defense to their commitment to hard work and to each other. “Our guys have bought in to what we’re trying to do,” DeVries said. “They’re Playing for each other and they’re playing tough.”

That toughness was on display in Drake’s final game of the regular season when they battled back from a 12-point deficit to defeat Missouri State and clinch the Missouri Valley Conference title. The Bulldogs will now turn their attention to the conference tournament and, hopefully, a berth in the NCAA tournament

Drake’s balanced attack leads to school-record number of assists

Drake’s Basketball team gave a record-setting performance on Tuesday night, racking up 31 assists in their 92-64 win over Missouri State

It was a true team effort, with five different players finishing in double figures in points. Freshman point guard Nick McGlynn led the way with 11 assists and no turnovers, while senior shooting guard Reed Timmer chipped in 10 points and 6 assists.

The Bulldogs have now set a new school record for assists in a season with 521, eclipsing the previous mark of 520 set back in 2002-03. They will look to build on this success as they head into the final stretch of the Regular Season and beyond.

Drake’s seniors finish their careers with a school-record number of wins

The Drake University men’s basketball team’s seniors have finished their careers with a school-record number of wins. The Bulldogs broke the previous record of 65 wins, set by the class of 2017, with a 66-64 victory over Bradley on Saturday.

The seniors on this year’s team are Te’Jon Lucas, Tramique Sutherland, Darian Brooks, Anthony Murphy and Joseph Yesufu. They have been key contributors to Drake’s success over the past four years, helping the team to a 104-40 record (.721 winning percentage) during their time in Des Moines

This season, Drake finished 28-4 overall and 15-3 in the Missouri Valley Conference The Bulldogs won their third straight MVC regular season title and made their fourth consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament They fell to USC in the first round of this year’s tournament.

The senior class leaves Drake as one of the most successful groups in program history. In addition to setting the record for wins, they also won three MVC Regular Season titles and made four trips to the NCAA tournament They will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the best teams in Drake history.

Drake’s freshman class makes an immediate impact, sets new school record for wins

Drake’s freshman class of Jenna Brown, Becca Hittner, Maddie Monahan, and Sara Rhine came to Drake with one goal in mind – to win. And they did just that, setting a new school record for wins in a season with 30. The previous record was 28, set by the class of 2013.

With their hard work and dedication, the freshman class led Drake to its first Missouri Valley Conference regular season title and its first appearance in the NCAA tournament since 2008. The team’s success is a testament to the hard work of the entire team, but it would not have been possible without the contributions of the freshman class.

All four members of the freshman class played significant minutes for Drake this season, with Brown and Hittner starting all 33 games. Monahan and Rhine both averaged over 20 minutes per game off the bench. Brown was second on the team in scoring with 12.1 points per game while Hittner led the team in rebounding with 6.9 per game. Monahan was third on the team in assists with 2.4 per game, and Rhine was fourth on the team in steals with 1.3 per game.

The Drake Basketball Program has come a long way in recent years and the freshman class has played a major role in its success. With another year of experience under their belts, there is no telling what they will accomplish next year.

Drake’s home court advantage pays off, sets new school record for home wins

Drake’s home court advantage was on full display this season as the Bulldogs set a new school record for home wins. The Bulldogs finished the season with a perfect 15-0 record at the Knapp Center, surpassing the previous record of 14-1 set by the 1985-86 team.

Drake’s home court success was crucial to the team’s overall success this season as the Bulldogs finished with a 25-5 overall record and tied for second place in the Missouri Valley Conference The Bulldogs also set a new school record for conference wins, going 16-2 in MVC play.

The Bulldogs will now turn their attention to the MVC Tournament, which will be held at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis from March 5-8. Drake is the No. 2 seed in the tournament and will face No. 7 seed Bradley in the quarterfinals on Friday, March 8 at 1:30 p.m.

Drake’s tough schedule pays off, sets new school record for road wins

The Drake University Bulldogs basketball team has had a record-breaking season, with 13 road wins out of 18 games. This new record is especially impressive because Drake’s schedule this year has been one of the toughest in the nation. Fans are excited to see what the team can do in the upcoming conference and national tournaments.

Drake’s fans show their support, set new school record for attendance

On January 5th, the Drake Bulldogs faced off against the Loyola Ramblers at home in the Knapp Center. The game was a close one, with the lead changing hands multiple times throughout. In the end, Drake came out on top with a final score of 73-57.

But that wasn’t the only win for Drake that night. The Bulldogs also set a new school record for attendance at a home basketball game with 12,414 fans in the stands. That’s nearly 1,000 more fans than the previous record, set just last year.

Drake’s students and alumni have always been passionate about their basketball team but this season they’ve taken it to a whole new level. The team’s success on the court has coincided with a newfound energy and excitement off of it, culminating in this new attendance record.

As the season progresses and Drake continues to rack up wins, it’ll be interesting to see if this trend continues. For now, though, one thing is clear: the Bulldogs have some of the best fans in the country.

Drake’s players and coaches are rewarded with new contracts and raises

The Drake Bulldogs basketball team has had an incredible season, culminating in a school-record number of wins. As a result of their hard work and success, the players and coaches are being rewarded with new contracts and raises. This is a huge accomplishment for the team and the school, and it is sure to motivate them to keep up the good work in the future.