Drake men’s basketball absolutely erupted in their season opener, dropping a colossal 101 points on Division III Central College in a dominant 101-48 victory on Wednesday, November 4. It was a statement win that pushed the Bulldogs to a 1-0 record right out of the gate.
Offensive Fireworks Light Up the Knapp Center
The Bulldogs weren’t just winning, they were making a serious impression. Jon Carroll led the charge, pouring in 20 points to kick off his season with a bang. But this wasn’t a one-man show. Five other players managed to hit double digits, showcasing an offensive depth that Central College simply couldn’t handle. That kind of balanced scoring attack, combined with a triple-digit point total in the first game of the year, tells you everything you need to know about the Bulldogs’ intent for the season.
Coach Henderson Demands a “Great First Impression”
After the game, Coach Eric Henderson didn’t mince words about what he wanted to see from his squad. “We wanted to make a great first impression for our fans,” he said, emphasizing the team’s dedication. He’s been seeing this energy all summer and fall, too. “We have had a terrific summer, an exciting fall and our guys…they compete at a really high level, and I wanted to make sure that our fans could feel that.” You can feel the passion, right? That’s a coach who knows his team has put in the work and is ready to show it.
With that kind of overwhelming performance and a coach who wants the fans to truly *feel* the team’s high-level competition, it looks like this Drake squad is aiming to keep that energy going.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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