WICHITA, Kan. – Drake volleyball improved to 27-7 on the season with a thrilling opening-round victory in the NIVC earlier today. The Bulldogs outlasted Weber State, the Big Sky Conference runner-up, to advance in postseason play.
Drake came out sluggish in the opening set as Weber State opened an 11-5 advantage. The Bulldogs were able to chip away and eventually battled back to get within one point, 21-20. The Wildcats slammed the door, though, with a 4-1 run to end the period capped off by a Drake error.
The Bulldogs bounced back in the second set despite another fast start for the Wildcats.