DES MOINES, Iowa – Twenty-five different Bulldogs saw time on the rain-soaked pitch of Mediacom Stadium as Drake men's soccer opened its home schedule with a 3-0 defeat of NAIA foe Graceland University.
The Bulldogs and Yellowjackets traded jabs in the opening stages of Sunday's contest until Drake drew first blood. Star sophomore Preston Kipnusu elevated and got his head on a contested corner kick to beat the Graceland keeper and get the Dogs on the board. Kipnusu's 21st-minute goal was assisted by Jackson Kirsch.
The 1-0 Drake advantage until the half.