The Drake Bulldogs defeated the Belmont Bruins 89-71 on Sunday to win the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament and punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs won the tournament title for the first time since 2018.

Maggie Bair had 19 points, 15 rebounds, 6 blocks, and 9 assists to lead the Bulldogs. Anna Miller added 15 points and Grace Berg dropped in 14.

Drake made 18 of 19 free throws led by Katie Dinnebier’s 13 of 14 effort. The Bulldogs are headed back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019. Drake improved to 22-9.

Belmont saw their 16-game win streak snapped and fell to 23-11 on the season.

Drake drew a 12-seed for the NCAA Tournament and will face 5th-seeded Louisville in their opening game. Drake will play in Austin, TX at the University of Texas’ Moody Center.