DRAKE BASKETBALL: Bulldogs fall in overtime

DES MOINES – After winning 6 of their first 8 games, the Drake Bulldogs lost in overtime Saturday night to New Mexico State 81-69.

Richard Carter led the way with 21 points.  Boston College transfer Jordan Daniels playing in his first game as a Bulldog scored 18 points.

7 foot 5 inch center Sim Bhullar led the Aggies with 22 points and 12 rebounds.  Bhullar is the tallest player in college basketball.

Drake falls to 6-3 and back in action Wednesday against Western Michigan.