Drury wrapped up its preseason with an 87-48 exhibition win over Ottawa, building an early lead and staying in control despite a third-quarter push from the Braves. The Lady Panthers’ depth showed on both ends: all 15 active players saw the floor, and Drury dominated points in the paint, transition scoring and points off turnovers.

By the Numbers
  • Drury shot 50% from the field (29 of 58); Ottawa shot 22.8% (13 of 57).
  • Drury outrebounded Ottawa, 45-38, and forced 23 turnovers.
  • The Lady Panthers led by as many as 40 points and won the specialty-scoring battle, 137-29 across five categories.
  • Samantha Becker led Drury with 15 points; Sara Mendel scored 14. Ottawa’s Dominique Schutte had 13.
Yes, But

Ottawa cut the margin to 19 in the third quarter, but Drury answered with a 14-3 run to restore control. The result came in an exhibition, so it does not count toward either team’s regular-season record.

What's Next

Drury opens its regular season Nov. 13 against Fort Hays State at the GLVC/MIAA Crossover.

Bottom Line

Drury’s preseason finale showcased the depth and defensive pressure it will take into the regular season, though its 3-for-15 shooting from beyond the arc leaves room to improve.