The Drake women fell behind 25-14 by the end of the first quarter and ultimately dropped an 83-77 road game at Belmont. The Bulldogs outscored the Bruins by 8 in the second half but it was too little, too late.

Katie Dinnebier matched her career high with 24 points for Drake on 7 of 8 shooting from the field. The Bulldogs fall to 17-9 overall and 12-6 in the Valley.

Destinee Wells poured in 27 points and dished out 7 assists for Belmont. They improved to 19-10 overall and 15-3 in the Valley.