Des Moines, Iowa — Drake survived a week on the bubble to earn its first at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament.
The Bulldogs will play Wichita State Thursday night in the First Four at Purdue. Junior guard Garrett Sturtz.
Sturtz says playing in the NCAA Tournament will fulfill a dream.
Sturtz says his decision to walk on at Drake was the right one.
Junior guard D.J. Wilkins says the Bulldogs are thrilled with the opportunity.
Wilkins says it was emotional to see Drake’s name pop up on the screen.
Tip off Thursday has been set for 5:27p.m., Iowa time.
