The nationally ranked Drake Bulldogs lost to an unranked Valparaiso team Sunday afternoon, 57-74, at the Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso, Indiana. The loss ended Drake’s historic 18-0 perfect win streak.
“We’ve been on a very good run and even though we lost that particular night it doesn’t change the fact that we still have a lot to look forward to as we continue to compete for a conference title,” said Darian DeVries, head coach of the men’s basketball team.
Despite a 19-point effort by redshirt junior Roman Penn, Valpo delivered Drake its first loss in 338 days–the team’s first since March 2020.