Drake’s performance at home didn’t improve after last week’s loss to Northern Iowa. The Bulldogs (6-19, 1-12 MVC) fell to the Wichita State Shockers (18-6, 12-1 MVC) at the Knapp Center, 74-48.
In the world of sports, travel is inevitable. This has led to the concept of home field advantage, the idea that teams at home are more likely to win than when they are on the road, and the research seems to support this superstition. The atmosphere is different and so is the attitude towards the game.