The Drake University men's basketball team welcomes SIU to the Knapp Center, where the Bulldogs are 8-1 this season, for a Tuesday evening contest. Both the Bulldogs and Salukis enter Tuesday night with 6-4 records to sit in a tie for second place in the Missouri Valley Conference standings.
Tuesday evening will also be Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee Night at the Knapp Center with a halftime dunk contest featuring prospective Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee competitors such as Olympic gold medalist Ryan Crouser and the top-ranked American long jumper taking off from the Knapp Center hardwood. Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee officials will also be recognized throughout the evening.