NORMAL, ILLINOIS -- Junior Megan Meyer had a career night shooting, as she scored 22 points, but the Bulldogs fell short at Illinois State, 70-58.
Meyer went six for eight from the arc and two for three from the floor in her 32 minutes.
The Bulldogs took the early lead after several missed shots by the Redbirds. Drake held the Illinois State to zero points for the first three minutes of the game.
Fifth year guard JuJu Redmond took five of the Redbirds first seven shots, missing all five. The standout player was shut down by the Bulldogs in the first half, as they held her to just 25 percent shooting (3-12).