Drake University’s men’s basketball continued its impressive season when the team flew to Charleston, S.C., Nov. 21-24 for the Charleston Children’s Classic tournament. There, the Bulldogs swept the court with some high-profile opponents, including the University of Miami Hurricanes, the Florida Atlantic University Owls and the Vanderbilt Commodores.
The Hurricanes beat Drake in the 2023 March Madness tournament, where the Bulldogs fell in the first round and the Hurricanes advanced all the way to the Final Four. FAU’s Owls also made it to the Final Four in 2024, meaning two highly acclaimed teams entered the tournament wanting early non-conference wins.