Official Site of the Bulldogs · Sep 2, 2023
Bulldogs Split Opening Day at Cougar Challenge
PULLMAN, Wash. – Drake volleyball (1-4) began their second weekend of the 2023 season with a Friday split. The Bulldogs opened the day with an early sweep of Tulsa (2-2) and closed the night with a hard-fought defeat at the hands of the tournament hosts, No. 17 Washington State (4-1).
Drake 3, Tulsa 0
The Bulldogs made quick work of Tulsa, thwarting the Golden Hurricane in straight sets (25-14, 25-14, 25-16). Drake got out to a 6-0 lead in the first period and outdid themselves in the second, opening the set on a 19-5 run. Drake continued on cruise control in the third set as they vaulted out to another early advantage and did not slow down.