Drake Bulldogs

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Drake Bulldogs
Drake Bulldogs athletic logo
University Drake University
Conference Missouri Valley Conference
NCAA Division I
Athletics director Sandy Hatfield Clubb
Location Des Moines, IA
Varsity Teams 17
Stadium Drake Stadium
Arena Knapp Center
Mascot Spike
Nickname Bulldogs
Colors Blue and White            
Homepage www.drakebulldogs.org
Drake Bulldogs logo from 1956-2005
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Drake Bulldogs logo from 1956-2005

The Drake Bulldogs are the athletic teams of the Drake University. The university is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference and competes in NCAA Division I, they play in the Pioneer Football League (I-AA in football) fielding 14 varsity teams in 9 sports:

  • Women's sports
    • Basketball
    • Cross country
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Tennis
    • Track and field
    • Volleyball

Contents

[edit] Football

[edit] Division History

Year Division
1937-1938 NCAA College Division (Small College)
1939-1958 NCAA University Division (Major College)
1959-1972 NCAA College Division (Small College)
1973-1977 NCAA Division I
1978-1980 NCAA Division I-A
1981-1985 NCAA Division I-AA
1986 Exhibition Only
1987-1992 NCAA Division III
1993-Present NCAA Division I-AA

[edit] Conference's

Year Conference
1893-1907 Independent
1908-1985 Missouri Valley Conference
1986 Independent
1987-1992 Division III Independent
1993-Present Pioneer Football League

[edit] Bowl History

Season Bowl Record Opponent Score Result
1946 Raisin Bowl 5-4-1 Fresno State 13-12 Win
1949 Salad Bowl 7-3 Arizona 14-13 Win
1958 Sun Bowl 7-2 Louisville 34-20 Loss
1969 Pecan Bowl 7-2-2 Arkansas State 29-21 Loss
1972 Pioneer Bowl 7-5 Tennessee State 29-7 Loss

[edit] Men's Basketball

[edit] NCAA Tournament History

Season Eliminated
Round		 Teams Defeated Lost to
1969 Third Place Texas A&M
Colorado State
North Carolina		 UCLA
1970 Elite Eight Houston New Mexico State
1971 Elite Eight Notre Dame Kansas

[edit] NIT History

Season Eliminated
Round		 Teams Defeated Lost to
1964 2nd Round Pittsburgh New Mexico
1981 1st Round - Minnesota
1986 1st Round - Marquette

[edit] NCIT History

Season Eliminated
Round		 Teams Defeated Lost to
1975 Champions Southern California
Bowling Green
Arizona		 -


[edit] Women's Basketball

[edit] NCAA Tournament History

NCAA Tournament Appearances in 1982, 1984, 1986, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002.


[edit] Notable Bulldogs

[edit] External links


Pioneer Football League
Butler • Davidson • Dayton • Drake • Jacksonville • Morehead State • San Diego • Valparaiso
Missouri Valley Conference
Bradley • Creighton • Drake • Evansville • Illinois State • Indiana State • Missouri State • Northern Iowa • Southern Illinois • Wichita State
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