March Madness NCAA Tournament

Drake University Athletics Logo
Men's Basketball | First Round
vs
Washington State
FINAL
L 61-66
March 21 (Thu) / Time: 9:05 p.m. CDT
Omaha, NE / CHI Health Center
Drake University Athletics Logo
Women's Basketball | First Round
vs
University of Colorado
FINAL
L 72-86
March 22 (Fri) / Time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
Manhattan, KS / Bramlage Coliseum

Alumni Watch Parties

Keep an eye out for watch parties in your area to cheer on Drake at the NCAA tournament! Watch parties will be added below as they are scheduled.

Host a NCAA Tournament Watch Party

Calling all Bulldogs! Do you want to cheer on Drake in the NCAA Tournament with alumni, parents, friends, and fans in your area? Consider hosting a watch party. Learn more about requirements/steps for hosting a watch party below.

Watch Party Hosting Requirements/Steps

  1. Contact Drake's Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@drake.edu or at 515-271-3152.
  2. Find a bar or restaurant in your area willing to host a group of Drake fans. You don't need a private room, just a commitment that they will show the game and have audio of it. All attendees will be on their own to purchase food and drink.
  3. Send Watch Party details (Location/Time) to alumni@drake.edu.
  4. The Drake Alumni office will promote your watch party to alumni in your area through email and social media.
  5. Share a photo of your group during the watch party on social media. Don’t forget to tag #DrakeAlumni and #DSMHometownTeam.

Other Events

Hoops & Hops 2024

7th Annual Hoops & Hops

Presented by Willis Nissan | Cowles Commons, Downtown Des Moines, IA

All ages are welcome. Support your teams by wearing your school colors. Learn more about this event here.

  • Thursday, March 21 | 11:00 a.m. - through the end of the Drake game
  • Friday, March 22 | 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 23 | 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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