A unique energy filled JQH Arena for the Missouri State Lady Bears’ matchup against the No. 23 Drake Bulldogs. Before the anthem, senior Danielle Gitzen celebrated her senior day with flowers, gifts and a video from past and present teammates as well as family members.
The game didn’t go as Gitzen hoped her senior day would, losing 70-61.
Drake exploded in the first quarter, taking a 10-2 lead in the first 3:31. Head coach Kellie Harper called a timeout and Gitzen came out with a quick jumper in response. A 7-2 run in the final 2:38 of the first quarter gave Drake an 11-point lead the Lady Bears couldn’t recover from.