For the second time in three years Drake is going dancing.
The Bulldogs took control with an early 12-0 run and crushed regular season champion Bradley 77-51 in the championship of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in St. Louis. Drake raced out to a 20 point halftime lead to win its first Valley tournament title since 2008.
That’s Drake coach Darian DeVries. After losing in the title game the past two years DeVries felt his team was on a mission.
The Bulldogs improve to 27-7 and earn their sixth NCAA Tournament bid in program history.
Tucker DeVries led Drake with 22 points. Garrett Sturtz had 12 as the Bulldogs avenged a loss to Bradley a week ago in a game that decided the regular season title.
Senior guard Roman Penn had nine points and six rebounds and says the seniors were motivated to win the tournament.
