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Bulldog2323
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Great start to the season. We lost some momentum in the middle third of the game but all and all we controlled start to finish. Creighton was slightly short handed but I think we sent a statement none the less that we might be better than expected.
Saturday, 1:00 PM, @ Green Bay on ESPN3.
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Lime
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Won by 13.
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hamlox
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I know the Valley has become competitive, but this Drake team is going to be in the hunt with Bradley, UNI and even Missouri State. JB proves the 'Dogs have one of the best coaches in the country. With the ball moving effortlessly up and down the court, every single player in blue is better than a year ago! Collier had nine assists and just one turnover. Still not great, but Drake had just 16 turnovers. . The best part, the defense was solid. Boxing out with commitment! Feet sliding! Butts down!! A bunch of offensive fouls forced!! I know, just one game. Looking forward to another great year!
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Bulldog2323
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Tough loss today. We couldn't hit shots when we needed to today.
In other Valley news, Missouri State upset #12 Maryland, Bradley loses to Milwaukee, UNI defeats Creighton by 3.
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Lime
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Collier and Berg are looking awesome tonight
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+xCollier and Berg are looking awesome tonight Not sure how good Iowa will be this year, but the future is bright for them with the freshman point guard from Des Moines. The offensive movement for Drake hasn't lost a beat! Like previous years, really impressive and great basketball!! Defense? Can't give up 103 points. As one member pointed out, that's four points a minute. OUCH! Let's hope Iowa finishes in the top 1/3 of the BIG10. If the defense improves, Drake could finish second and compete with the Bears. Fun to watch!!!
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Bulldog2323
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If basketball was 3 quarters, we'd be 3-0. Through 3 games I think we're better than most outside the program thought we would be but clearly there's still work to do.
Next up: at Minnesota, Sunday 2:00 PM. Game will be on BTN+.
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33-point road win over a Big Ten school, can’t have too many of those.
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Bulldog2323
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+x33-point road win over a Big Ten school, can’t have too many of those. You're not wrong, however not only was Minnesota down one of their best players but they are not expected to do well in the Big Ten this year. Come March (assuming we make it that far) this probably won't be looked at as anything significant unless Minnesota surprises in the Big Ten this year. Creighton isn't looking good either. We were Green Bay's only non-conference game and they lost both games to ND State today, which has all the appearances of going down as a bad loss on our resume. The Iowa game was close enough I think you could call it a didn't help but also didn't hurt either team game. SDSU & Iowa State both looking like quality opponents. We need to get one, ideally both to have any shot at an at-large bid this year.
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Bulldog2323
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Jennie dropped on the pre-game radio show that the women are likely going to be adding a home game on the 18th or 19th.
No idea on the opponent. Some obvious choices: -South Dakota is booked on the 20th at Oklahoma -Wisconsin advertised they wanted to add a game but the dates don't match up. -Missouri booked on the 19th vs Oral ROberts -Illinois booked on the 19th with Michigan
Not sure who else would be in contention. Hopefully someone good!
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We have an answer: Drake vs. Lewis University, Saturday, 12-19. 4 PM at the Knapp on ESPN3/ESPN+
Unfortunate we're adding a D2 school but take what we can get.
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hamlox
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Drake playing at South Dakota St. If defense wins games, Drake better start playing some in the fourth quarter.
The Rabbits shot 70% in the third. Maggie Bair with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Monahan 20 points.
Drake's poor interior defense and countless turnovers make it difficult to beat the competitive teams, especially on the road.
Dogs cut the lead to five in the fourth, but could get no closer.
SDS 87-73 Drake
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Watched most of the game on ESPN 3. Most of the game the defense was not good. Made some good steals but gave up many penetrations to the rim for scores. Too many turnovers, mostly self induced. Lots of less than stellar decision making.
BAN THE BALL SCREEN!!! BAN THE BALL SCREEN!! BAN THE BALL SCREEN!!
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Bulldog2323
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We don't look like an NCAA Tournament caliber team right now. We won't beat Missouri State or win the Valley playing like this.
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+xWe don't look like an NCAA Tournament caliber team right now. We won't beat Missouri State or win the Valley playing like this. +1000 A very disappointing defense effort. It appeared as a sleep walking, matador, no help defense.
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Lime
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They just added a game at Texas for Friday.
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