1956-57 Drake Bulldogs — schedule and results

The 1956-57 Drake Bulldogs went 8-16 (4-10 in the MVC) under head coach John Benington. Simple Rating System: -5.47.

Game-by-game results (19 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
1956-12-08at Kansas State WildcatsL 41–90Ahearn Field House
1956-12-17at Marquette Golden EaglesL 84–100Milwaukee Arena
1956-12-29vs Loyola Chicago RamblersW 78–71Drake Fieldhouse
1957-01-02vs Houston CougarsL 72–74Drake Fieldhouse
1957-01-05at Detroit Mercy TitansL 69–75Calihan Hall
1957-01-07at Bradley BravesL 75–88Robertson Memorial Field House
1957-01-11vs Iowa State CyclonesL 71–97Drake Fieldhouse
1957-01-15at Saint Louis BillikensL 65–91Kiel Auditorium
1957-01-26at Wichita State ShockersL 61–71Levitt Arena
1957-01-28at Houston CougarsL 62–86Jeppesen Field House
1957-02-02vs Detroit Mercy TitansW 83–65Drake Fieldhouse
1957-02-04vs Saint Louis BillikensL 72–78Drake Fieldhouse
1957-02-08at Iowa State CyclonesL 71–92The Armory
1957-02-11vs Bradley BravesW 86–85Drake Fieldhouse
1957-02-16vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneW 74–61Drake Fieldhouse
1957-02-18vs Oklahoma State CowboysL 59–62Drake Fieldhouse
1957-02-23vs Wichita State ShockersW 81–79Drake Fieldhouse
1957-02-28at Oklahoma State CowboysL 47–63Gallagher Hall
1957-03-02at Tulsa Golden HurricaneL 70–85Expo Square Pavillion

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