Des Moines, Iowa — Drake is 16-0 after escaping Illinois State in overtime.
Michael Admire on Learfield-IMG. The Bulldogs won despite squandering a 15-point second half lead and making just four of 30 from three point range.
That’s Drake coach Darian DeVries. The Redbirds roared back after the Bulldogs appeared to take command.
DeVries says the Bulldogs struggled against the Illinois State zone and may of their threes were in desperation at the end of the shot clock.
Drake junior guard Roman Penn says the Redbirds outworked the Bulldogs.
Penn says the Bulldogs need a better effort in game two of the series tonight.
