If the Bulldogs are able to pull out the victory, they will advance to the semifinals game tonight against the winner of the Evansville and Creighton battle. Bradley hasn't been here in awhile, so they will playing hard. Drake also received good news Wednesday when postseason awards were announced. Drake was the only team in the MVC that had all five starting players receive all-conference recognition. But Bennett was able to make a full recovery, and now she has made the All-Conference team for the second consecutive season.
Individual awards are nice, though.
In addition to being given honorable mention, Santa was also named to the MVC All-Defensive team. Schmitz averages 13.3 points a game and 4.1 assists. Schmitz has started every game this season for the Bulldogs. Richards' and Santa's greatest strengths may be at the free-throw line. Richards is shooting 90 percent from the line, and Santa is shooting 89 percent.