The Drake Bulldogs women's basketball team is set to face the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament in Manhattan, Kan.

The Big Picture

Drake secured a No. 12 seed in the Albany 2 Region after clinching both the Missouri Valley Conference regular season and tournament titles, aiming to continue their success in the NCAA Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Katie Dinnebier, the MVC Women's Player of the Year, led Drake with 17 points in the MVC Tournament championship.
  • Drake has appeared in the NCAA Tournament 15 times, with a historical record of 6-14 and notable past successes in reaching the Regional Final in 1982 and the Regional Semifinal in 2002.
State of Play
  • Drake will battle Colorado in the first round, aiming to advance and potentially face the winner of the Kansas State/Portland game in the second round.
  • The Bulldogs have a chance to meet Iowa in the Sweet Sixteen if they progress, with familiar foes like Creighton also in their regional bracket.
What's Next

If Drake emerges victorious on Friday, they will move on to the second round on Sunday, Mar. 22, with the ultimate goal of progressing further in the tournament leading towards the Final Four in Cleveland, Ohio.

Bottom Line

Drake women's basketball enters the NCAA Tournament with momentum from their MVC success, aiming to build on their past achievements and potentially make a deep run in the tournament, with eyes set on advancing through the rounds towards the National Championship game.