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Bulldogs drop season opener in final minutes against SDSU

BY MATTHEW GOGERTY PHOTO BY MOHAMAD SUHAIMI

Drake men’s basketball started regular season play on Nov. 11 hosting South Dakota State University at the Knapp Center. SDSU took the win, 79-74, over the Bulldogs.

The Bulldogs started the game on the defensive with the Coyotes converting on second-chance points in the first minute of the game.

Drake started behind early, facing a 5-1 deficit.

A steal by junior guard C.J. Rivers gave him a fast break and an easy layup to put the Bulldogs within two.

Then a good jumper by Rivers on an assist from sophomore Billy Wampler tied it up.