Drake Volleyball returned from its shared tournament win in Florida over the weekend for the Knapp Center’s home opener on Aug. 30. The Bulldogs hosted the South Dakota State University (SDSU) Jackrabbits, a team tabbed to finish in the middle of the Summit League in the preseason coaches poll. Drake, conversely, was picked to finish eighth out of 10 in the Missouri Valley Conference.
After a poor performance in the first set and nearly mounting a comeback in the fourth, Drake Volleyball improved to 4-1 on the season with a 20u201125, 25u201114, 25u201114, 23u201125, 15-4 victory.
The first game started close, neither side leading by more than three throughout the first 20 serves.