Kansas Routs Drake 74-49 at Allen Fieldhouse
Kansas pulled away after halftime to beat Drake in a non-conference women's basketball game in Lawrence.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Basketball
Kansas defeated Drake 74-49 on Friday morning at Allen Fieldhouse in a non-conference women's basketball matchup. Kansas led 42-24 at halftime and 59-40 after three quarters.
Why it matters
The result gives Kansas another comfortable non-conference win at home in Lawrence while exposing Drake's offensive struggles, including a scoreless final three minutes. Drake returns to play Cleveland State next, with its performance against Kansas offering an early read on its scoring consistency.
Quinn Vice recorded eight points and a career-best five blocks, while Brooklin Dailey scored 12 points for Drake in 15 minutes of play. Taedyn Gray added four rebounds, one block and one steal in the game.
The players
Kansas Jayhawks
The women's basketball program of the University of Kansas, competing in the Big 12 Conference and based in Lawrence, Kansas.
Drake Bulldogs
The women's basketball program of Drake University, based in Des Moines, Iowa, which competes in the Missouri Valley Conference.
The details
Drake played Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse on Friday morning and struggled to keep pace with the Jayhawks' offense. Kansas ended the first half on a 10-0 run and ended Drake's 14-point scoring streak with a three-point play by Anna Becker.
Timeline
Friday morning: Kansas defeats Drake 74-49 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Nov. 10: Drake hosts Character Counts! Day.
Tuesday at 11 a.m.: Drake hosts Cleveland State at Knapp Center.
Season Trajectory
Early-season non-conference home wins like this one are a routine part of Kansas' schedule under coach Kansas' program, building a record before Big 12 play begins. For Drake, the loss is one of several early tests that will help define how its offense handles stronger competition in the Missouri Valley season.
Drake's scoreless final three minutes and Kansas' 10-0 first-half run show how quickly a game can slip away for Missouri Valley opponents. Fans tracking Dailey or Vice should watch how Drake's bench minutes and Vice's shot-blocking hold up in upcoming matchups.
The takeaway
Early non-conference games reveal which offensive habits hold up under pressure, and Drake's late-game scoring drought is the clearest area to watch as its schedule continues.
What happens next
Drake hosts Cleveland State on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Knapp Center.
Further reading
For more on the Jayhawks' season, see Basketball coverage from Lawrence.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KJAN.
