SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Monday marked the official start of the 2025-26 season for the Drake men's basketball team under the leadership of new head coach Eric Henderson as it took on Northern Arizona from the Sanford Pentagon as part of the Field of 68's Opening Day Marathon. The Bulldogs battled their way to a 77-71 win behind career nights from Jalen Quinn and Wilguens Jr. Exacte for the first victory in the Henderson era.
It was a bit of a slow start offensively for both sides with the scoreboard reading 6-4 in favor of the Bulldogs at the first media timeout.