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Men’s Basketball Team Opens MVC Play Against Loyola

The Drake University men's basketball team begins Missouri Valley Conference competition on Thursday, Dec. 29, when it hosts Loyola in the Knapp Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. with the contest broadcast on Mediacom MC22 and The Valley on ESPN3.

Thursday evening's game will also be 'Dollar Day' in the Knapp Center with $1 general admission tickets available through Dec. 28 at DrakeTix.com as well as $1 specials on concessions at the Knapp Center.

The Bulldogs open MVC action following a brief holiday break after the team's impressive 101-69 win over Mississippi Valley State on Dec.