DES MOINES, Iowa – The Drake University women's basketball team defeated Evansville, 66-39, Friday night in the annual Pink Game presented by Mercy One. The win marks five-straight 20-win seasons for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs were led by redshirt junior forward Sara Rhine (Eldon, Mo.), who finished with a game-high 16 points and pulled down eight rebounds.
Drake (20-5, 12-1 MVC) overcame early shooting woes to shut down the Evansville attack after halftime. Senior guard Sammie Bachrodt (Wichita, Kan.) tallied a season-high five steals to lead the defensive effort, along with 11 points.