A hot start from Drake set the tone for the evening as they took a 3-1 win over Missouri State Friday evening at the Knapp Center.
The Bulldogs (9-12, 4-9 MVC) benefited from four early blocks to take a 5-1 advantage in set one. An ace by Haley Bush extended the Bulldog lead to 9-5. A 7-point run by Missouri State (14-13, 5-10 MVC) allowed the Bears to briefly gain the lead before an Emily Plock kill leveled the score at 14-14. That point set off a series of successful possessions with consistent defensive for Drake as the Bulldogs closed out set one winning 25-20.