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Drake women’s basketball celebrates gold anniversary

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Drake women’s basketball celebrates their win against Iowa State University in 2023. The team made it to the first round of the NCAA tournament

On Sept. 26, Hope Bibens remembered why she loves Drake women’s basketball. The Director of University Archives was at Hoops Fest in downtown Des Moines. She watched as her four-year-old daughter Hattie ran around, practiced her basketball skills and interacted with Drake players.

“They’re in the community. They’re giving back to the community,” Bibens said. “Our women’s basketball team — they’ll always stop and talk to little kids.