DES MOINES, Iowa (Interstat) — Two teams looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season will meet Friday when the Drake Bulldogs host the SIU Edwardsville Cougars in a nonconference men’s basketball game at the Knapp Center.

Both teams enter the contest with 2-1 records. Drake is coming off an 89-51 rout of Simpson on Monday, where Jaehshon Thomas led the way with 14 points, six rebounds and four assists. Okku Federiko added 12 points and Wilguens Exacte grabbed eight rebounds. The Bulldogs’ lone blemish is an overtime loss to Robert Morris.

SIU Edwardsville is looking to regroup after a 64-55 home loss to Indiana State on Monday. Ring Malith scored 15 points and Jack Campion added 12 in the defeat. The Cougars opened their season with a dominant win over East-West University and a road victory at Texas-San Antonio.

The game represents a final tune-up for both squads before challenging road trips. Drake travels to face College of Charleston on Monday, while SIU Edwardsville visits Wisconsin.

Tipoff is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.