CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Drake volleyball lost for the first time in four matches this evening in a tilt at UNI. The Bulldogs fell behind Northern Iowa early and could not climb back into contention. Drake is now 14-6 overall and 5-2 in Missouri Valley Conference play.
UNI scored early and often in the opening set. The Panthers jumped out to a 4-1 lead and didn't look back. Later in the first set, UNI widened their advantage to 17-7 on their way to a convincing win in the first set.
The Bulldogs battled back in the second set with significantly more tenacity.