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.