DES MOINES, Iowa – Despite an all-around strong effort, the Drake men's basketball team was unable to hold on against Missouri Valley Conference power Wichita State in a 77-69 loss Wednesday night at the Knapp Center.
The Bulldogs used a 12-0 run to take a 55-47 lead with 11:28 left in the second half. However, Wichita State responded with a 14-3 run, erasing the Bulldogs lead. The Wichita State defense held Drake without a field goal for the final four minutes of the game to prevent the Bulldogs from overcoming what was just a three-point, 68-65, deficit with four minutes to play in the contest.