Drake Bulldogs Men’s Basketball Kicks Off 2025-26 Season at Home

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Bulldogs Set to Host Robert Morris and Simpson College

The Drake Bulldogs men’s basketball team is gearing up for an exciting home opener as the 2025-26 season officially begins. The Bulldogs will face off against 2025 NCAA Tournament participant Robert Morris on Thursday, November 6, followed by a matchup with Division III Simpson College on Monday, November 10.

Bulldogs by the Numbers

In their season opener this past Monday, the Bulldogs triumphed over Northern Arizona with a score of 77-71 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This victory marked Eric Henderson’s first win as head coach, making him the 19th coach in the program’s history to win in his debut. Notably, Drake has now won nine consecutive season openers and boasts an impressive 80-40 all-time record in these games.

Drake has established a formidable home-court advantage, having secured 49 consecutive victories against non-conference opponents. This season, the Bulldogs will host seven non-conference games and aim to extend their remarkable streak.

Key Players for Drake

Jalen Quinn: 20.0 points per game (ppg), 4.0 rebounds per game (rpg), 2.0 assists per game (apg)
Jaehshon Thomas: 15.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 2.0 apg
Wilguens Jr. Exacte: 14.0 ppg, 12.0 rpg, 4.0 apg

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Scouting Robert Morris

The Colonials, the defending Horizon League champions, arrive in Des Moines with a revamped roster featuring three returners and 12 newcomers. They were picked to finish fourth in the Horizon League this season. Robert Morris opened their season with a challenging loss to Iowa, falling 101-69.

Head coach Andy Toole, now in his 16th season, has a career record of 252-242 and has dedicated his coaching career to Robert Morris. This matchup will mark the first-ever meeting between the Bulldogs and the Colonials.

Key Players for Robert Morris

Nikolaos Chitikoudis: 14.0 ppg, 9.0 rpg, .636 FG%
Ryan Prather Jr.: 12.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 3.0 apg
DeSean Goode: 11.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, .667 FG%

Scouting Simpson College

Simpson College will make the short journey from Indianola for what will be an exhibition game for the Storm. They are set to kick off their season on Friday, November 7, against Benedictine in Jacksonville, Illinois. The Storm were projected to finish eighth in the American Rivers Conference Coaches preseason poll.

Kyle Jones, now in his second season as head coach, led Simpson to a 5-20 overall record last year, including a 2-14 mark in league play. Drake holds a historical advantage in the series against Simpson, leading 28-13. The two teams last met in the 2019-20 season, where the Bulldogs secured a decisive 98-53 victory. Drake has won six consecutive matchups against Simpson, with their last loss dating back to 1946.

Key Players for Simpson

Levi Gurwell: 11.7 ppg, 2.0 rpg, .419 FG%
Bo Huston: 11.1 ppg, .494 FG%, .408 3pt%
Cam Henderson: 10.8 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 2.8 apg

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Looking Ahead

Following these home games, the Bulldogs will continue their homestand with a contest against SIUE on Friday, November 14, with tipoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT.

In summary, the Drake Bulldogs are poised for an exciting start to the season, showcasing a blend of experienced leadership and emerging talent. With a strong home-court advantage and a commitment to maintaining their winning streak, fans can expect thrilling performances as the Bulldogs aim for success in the 2025-26 season.