1960-61 Drake Bulldogs — schedule and results

The 1960-61 Drake Bulldogs went 19-7 (7-5 in the MVC) under head coach Maury John. The team peaked at #14 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 7.46.

Game-by-game results (21 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
1960-12-10vs Michigan WolverinesW 83–72Veterans Memorial Auditorium
1960-12-17vs Dayton FlyersW 73–62Veterans Memorial Auditorium
1960-12-19vs Wyoming CowboysW 75–64Veterans Memorial Auditorium
1960-12-27vs Bradley BravesL 77–83Veterans Memorial Auditorium
1960-12-31neutral UConn HuskiesW 90–81
1961-01-02at Canisius Golden GriffinsW 79–77Buffalo Memorial Auditorium
1961-01-05vs North Texas Mean GreenW 108–73Veterans Memorial Auditorium
1961-01-09at Saint Louis BillikensW 45–44Kiel Auditorium
1961-01-12at Tulsa Golden HurricaneL 69–81Expo Square Pavillion
1961-01-14at Wichita State ShockersL 70–90Levitt Arena
1961-01-18at Iowa State CyclonesL 70–71The Armory
1961-01-20vs Cincinnati BearcatsL 64–86Veterans Memorial Auditorium
1961-01-28at Cincinnati BearcatsL 70–80Armory Fieldhouse
1961-02-01vs Iowa State CyclonesW 83–81Veterans Memorial Auditorium
1961-02-06at Bradley BravesW 86–76Robertson Memorial Field House
1961-02-11vs Toledo RocketsW 69–68Veterans Memorial Auditorium
1961-02-16vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneW 88–84Veterans Memorial Auditorium
1961-02-18vs Wichita State ShockersW 101–88Veterans Memorial Auditorium
1961-02-23at North Texas Mean GreenW 83–63North Texas Men's Gym
1961-02-28at Marquette Golden EaglesL 72–74Milwaukee Arena
1961-03-02vs Saint Louis BillikensW 73–69Veterans Memorial Auditorium

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