1953-54 Drake Bulldogs — schedule and results

The 1953-54 Drake Bulldogs went 7-16 under head coach Jack McClelland. Simple Rating System: -8.2.

Game-by-game results (19 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
1953-12-07at Missouri TigersL 43–75Brewer Fieldhouse
1953-12-12vs Saint Louis BillikensL 81–90Drake Fieldhouse
1953-12-17vs Colorado State RamsL 64–68Drake Fieldhouse
1953-12-22vs Iowa State CyclonesL 59–69Drake Fieldhouse
1954-01-04vs Loyola Chicago RamblersW 92–83Drake Fieldhouse
1954-01-09at Marquette Golden EaglesL 69–81Milwaukee Arena
1954-01-11at Bradley BravesL 53–93Robertson Memorial Field House
1954-01-16vs Creighton BluejaysW 89–84Drake Fieldhouse
1954-01-18vs Detroit Mercy TitansL 65–83Drake Fieldhouse
1954-01-23at Iowa State CyclonesW 82–72The Armory
1954-01-29vs Wichita State ShockersL 74–89Drake Fieldhouse
1954-02-06vs Marquette Golden EaglesW 76–69Drake Fieldhouse
1954-02-08at oklahoma cityL 45–74Capitol Hill High School Arena
1954-02-09at Wichita State ShockersL 60–89Henrion Gymnasium
1954-02-15at Detroit Mercy TitansL 61–66Calihan Hall
1954-02-20vs Bradley BravesW 81–74Drake Fieldhouse
1954-02-23at washington moL 59–65Francis Field House
1954-02-26vs oklahoma cityL 50–55Drake Fieldhouse
1954-03-03at Creighton BluejaysL 72–87Vinardi Athletic Center

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