The Drake University men's basketball team returns to the Knapp Center for its first meeting of the season against Bradley on Saturday afternoon. Tipoff against the Braves is scheduled for 2 p.m. with the contest being broadcast on Mediacom MC22 and The Valley on ESPN3.
The Bulldogs are aiming for their first MVC win of the season after starting the Valley season with nine-straight losses to fall to 5-16 overall. Bradley is 1-8 in the MVC this season and 3-19 overall. The Braves lead the overall series with the Bulldogs by an 82-61 margin. However, Drake has won five-straight games at the Knapp Center against Bradley and is 13-9 all-time against the Braves at the Knapp Center.