DRAKE BULLDOGS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Missouri Valley ConferenceD1-FCSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Drake's women's basketball program operates from Des Moines within a university of 4,774 students, competing in the Missouri Valley Conference as part of the NCAA Division I landscape. Allison Pohlman directs the Bulldogs from the Knapp Center, where the team posted a 7-17 record during the season while averaging 70.6 points per game against opponents who averaged 76.7. On their home court, Drake went 3-10, while their conference record of 4-8 reflected inconsistency within Missouri Valley play.

The 13-player roster carries a significant scoring deficit, being outscored by 6.1 points nightly—a gap that extends beyond home games where the 3-10 mark indicates particular struggles in the Knapp Center environment. Drake's 4-7 road record suggests better performance away from campus, though neither home nor away efficiency proved sufficient for winning consistency. With Pohlman leading the program at a school that has operated since 1881, the Bulldogs face the challenge of narrowing their offensive output gap to remain competitive within a conference that demands greater scoring punch than the current 70.6-point average provides.

KEY FACTS

SchoolDrake University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationDes Moines, Iowa
VenueKnapp Center
Head CoachAllison Pohlman

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
3Abbie AalsmaG
17Anna BeckerG
20Lexi CarlsenG
5Mya CrawfordG
22Brooklin DaileyG
4Shannon FornshellG
30Taedyn GrayF
21Ava HawthorneG
2Grace KnutsonG
11Peyton McCabeG
1Mylea MonahanG
15Maggie TaylorF
23Quinn ViceF

SEASON RECORD

12-20

Overall

6-11

Home

6-9

Away

8-10

Conference

71.2 PPG / 74.2 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 3Eastern Illinois PanthersW 83-65
Nov 9Creighton BluejaysL 74-83
Nov 14Iowa HawkeyesL 58-100
Nov 21Iowa State CyclonesL 60-87
Nov 26Arkansas RazorbacksL 72-79
Nov 26Northern Kentucky NorseL 69-90
Dec 3Lindenwood LionsL 52-68
Dec 7Western Illinois LeathernecksL 74-80
Dec 13St. Thomas-Minnesota TommiesL 50-70
Dec 18Indiana State SycamoresW 97-77
Dec 21Minnesota Golden GophersL 43-68
Dec 29UIC FlamesW 78-62
Jan 3Southern Illinois SalukisW 89-75
Jan 10Belmont BruinsL 69-78
Jan 11Murray State RacersL 67-95
Jan 17Bradley BravesL 64-71
Jan 18Valparaiso BeaconsW 66-56
Jan 24Evansville Purple AcesW 97-82
Jan 25Murray State RacersL 88-89
Jan 30Bradley BravesL 79-85
Feb 1Northern Iowa PanthersL 56-66
Feb 6Belmont BruinsL 52-67
Feb 7Illinois State RedbirdsL 70-77
Feb 14Indiana State SycamoresW 88-70
Feb 20Valparaiso BeaconsW 79-68
Feb 22UIC FlamesL 61-69
Feb 27Evansville Purple AcesW 87-85
Feb 28Southern Illinois SalukisW 83-68
Mar 6Illinois State RedbirdsW 73-55
Mar 8Northern Iowa PanthersL 58-65
Mar 13Valparaiso BeaconsW 81-55
Mar 14Illinois State RedbirdsL 62-69

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Drake Women's Basketball compete in?
Drake Bulldogs Women's Basketball competes in the Missouri Valley Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Drake play women's basketball home games?
Drake Women's Basketball plays home games at Knapp Center in Des Moines, IA.
Who is the head coach of Drake Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Drake Bulldogs Women's Basketball is Allison Pohlman.
When was Drake Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Drake Women's Basketball is not currently available.