Colorado Buffaloes Stop Drake Bulldogs’ Record Run in NCAA First Round Clash
The Drake University women's basketball team concluded their record-setting 2023-24 season in the NCAA first round with a loss to the Colorado Buffaloes, 86-72, ending their 14-game winning streak.
The Big PictureThe defeat marked the Bulldogs' second consecutive loss in the NCAA Tournament and halted a 14-game winning streak, showcasing the team's remarkable season achievements.
By the Numbers- Drake's record: 29-6 overall.
- Drake's NCAA Tournament history: 7-14 all-time.
- Katie Dinnebier led Drake with 24 points, marking her 13th 20+ point performance of the season.
- Courtney Becker scored 14 points and recorded a career-high five steals.
- Drake concluded the season with a program-record 29 wins.
- The Bulldogs have now appeared in 15 NCAA Tournaments and reached the postseason 24 times in their history.
- This season marked Drake's fifth NCAA Tournament appearance in the last seven brackets.
- Colorado outrebounded Drake 39-18, with Drake's 18 boards being a season low.
Despite the loss, Drake women's basketball had a remarkable season with multiple achievements, setting a program record for wins and earning individual accolades.
Bottom LineThe Drake Bulldogs' women's basketball team concluded a historic season with a tough loss in the NCAA first round but showcased resilience and success, marking a significant chapter in the program's history.
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