Drake blows big lead, beats Missouri in March Madness opener
II transfers, had a 15-point lead whittled to one with 4:28 left but held off Missouri to advance in the NCAA tournament.
Drake Gets First NCAA Tournament Win Since 1971 With Upset Over Missouri
The win marks Drake's first NCAA tournament victory since 1971 when they went to the Elite Eight. That year, though, the tournament only involved 25 schools. They did win a First Four game as an ...