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Bulldogs Push Through Early Pressure in Final Tune-Up Contest

DES MOINES, Iowa – Six Drake women scored in double figures as the Bulldogs overcame a pressure-packed first half to roll over NCAA Division II foe Winona State in their second exhibition contest of the season. Their excellent defensive performance spurred Drake to a 94-60 victory.

opened the scoring with a triple after collecting a missed bucket. Winona State outdid Drake's first score with a blazing opening period of their own. The Warriors led 14-6 at the first timeout with four three-point buckets, two of which came from Kaitlyn Schrimpf.

The Winona State lead promptly grew to 19-6 after the media break after back-to-back scores.