DES MOINES, IOWA - Led by a career-high 242 rushing yards and two touchdowns from Drew Lauer, the Drake University football team defeated Morehead State, 36-17, Saturday at Drake Stadium.
Lauer's 242-yard day was the first 200-yard performance by a Drake running back in more than three years and his long of 53 yards late in the fourth quarter set up the Bulldogs' final score of the day to ice the game.
Drake (4-3, 4-0 PFL) held a 303-74 yard advantage in rushing as the Bulldogs' defense turned in another noteworthy performance. Danny Morales led the defense with 11 tackles and three passes defended while Will Warner hauled in two interceptions two go along with nine tackles.