DES MOINES, Iowa - The University of Northern Iowa volleyball squad posted its 39th straight victory over the Drake Bulldogs on Saturday in the Knapp Center, 3-0. UNI won by set scores of 27-25, 25-22, 25-22.
UNI moved to 13-7 overall and 4-3 in Missouri Valley Conference play. Drake fell to 11-9 overall and 2-4 in league action.
The match had a defensive feel as the Panthers and Bulldogs each posted 69 digs in the match. UNI came into the match ranked No. 1 in the nation in digs/set (18.61).
The Panthers rallied from a pair of six-point deficits in the opening set, including a 15-9 Drake lead.