DES MOINES, Iowa – The Drake volleyball team (10-6, 3-1) hit the double-digit win mark for the season with a 3-1 defeat of Valparaiso (10-8, 2-3). Drake fought through two competitive sets before putting the hammer down and closing out the match 25-20, 27-25, 25-14, 25-16.
Drake opened the match with a quick flurry, building an early lead. Valpo was able to chip away and went on a 3-0 run of their own to eventually take their first lead of the game at 8-7. The Beacons maintained their slight advantage into the first media timeout.
The Bulldogs eventually forced a Beacon timeout after another short spurt, improving the score to 20-18 in favor of Drake.