Despite scoring the first goal of the match, the Drake University (4-3-0) men's soccer team fell to No. 18 Missouri State (7-1-0), 3-1 Wednesday in Springfield, Mo.
Senior Juan Louis scored in the fifth minute to give the Bulldogs an early lead.
Louis leads the Bulldogs in goals this season with four.
Missouri State struggled to get past the Bulldog defense until the 27th minute when Nicolo Mulatero scored to tie the match 1-1.
Senior Jaden Stevenson registered a shot shortly after the Bears scored, but it went over the goal.