Drake Overcomes 20-Point Deficit, Defeats K-State in OT Thriller 73-70
Drake Escapes Upset, Edges Kansas State in Overtime Thriller
Kansas City, Mo. – In a heart-stopping finish, the undefeated Drake Bulldogs escaped wiht a 73-70 overtime victory against the Kansas State Wildcats on Tuesday night. After building a commanding 20-point lead,Drake found themselves battling to hold on as Kansas State mounted a furious comeback,forcing the game into extra time.
Bennett Stirtz proved to be the hero for the Bulldogs, pouring in eight of his game-high 22 points in overtime, including the game-winning basket with a mere 3.4 seconds remaining on the clock.”We knew Kansas State wouldn’t quit,” Stirtz said. “They’re a tough team, and they showed a lot of heart coming back. But we stayed focused and found a way to get it done in the end.”
The Wildcats, fueled by a raucous home crowd, clawed their way back from a seemingly insurmountable deficit. Their relentless defense and timely shooting chipped away at drake’s lead, ultimately tying the game and sending it into overtime.
Despite the near collapse, drake’s resilience shone through in the extra period. Stirtz’s clutch performance, coupled with key contributions from his teammates, secured the Bulldogs’ hard-fought victory.
The win keeps Drake undefeated on the season, while Kansas State falls to .500.
Stirtz Leads Drake to Overtime Victory Against Kansas State
Kansas City, Mo. – Drake Bulldog’s Bennett Stirtz showcased his clutch gene, scoring eight of his game-high 22 points in overtime to secure a thrilling 73-70 victory against the Kansas State Wildcats on Tuesday night. After building a commanding 20-point lead, Drake found themselves clinging to a victory as Kansas State staged an remarkable comeback, forcing the game into extra time.
“We knew Kansas State wouldn’t quit,” Stirtz said. “They’re a tough team, and they showed a lot of heart coming back.But we stayed focused and found a way to get it done in the end.”
Fueled by a fervent home crowd, Kansas State’s relentless defense and timely shooting chipped away at Drake’s lead, ultimately tying the game to send it into overtime.
Despite nearly squandering their advantage, Drake displayed remarkable resilience in the extra period. Stirtz’s clutch performance, aided by crucial contributions from his teammates, sealed the hard-fought victory for the Bulldogs.
The win maintains Drake’s undefeated record on the season, while Kansas State falls to .500.