Tag: Drake

Garrett Sturtz (3) from Drake attempts to grab a loose ball from Lucas Williamson (1)  from the Loyola Chicago Ramblers in the Missouri Valley Conference finals of their conference tournament. (Image: Jeff Roberson/AP)

Loyola Chicago Punches Ticket to March Madness with MVC Title

Loyola Chicago avenged two regular season losses against Drake and defeated them 64-58 to win the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) tournament championship. The Loyola Chicago Ramblers, and their most-famous fan and former chaplain Sister Jean, are headed to the March Madness tournament in back-to-back seasons. Loyola Chicago busted numerous brackets […]

Drake forward ShanQuan Hemphill drives for a layup during a victory against Illinois State to keep their winning streak alive at 17-0. (Image: Charlie Neibergall/AP)

Hot Teams: Underrated Drake Bulldogs Perfect 17-0 in College Hoops

Don’t sleep on the Drake Bulldogs this season. Drake is finally getting some respect, and is currently ranked #25 in the AP Top 25 College Basketball Poll after starting the season with a perfect 17-0 record. For the first time since 2008, Drake earned a spot in the top 25. […]