Drake takes a 2-2 Missouri Valley Conference record on the road to Bradley on Wednesday night. First year coach Eric Henderson says the Bulldogs are adjusting to the physical style of play it takes to compete in the Valley.

With junior forward Will Junior Exacte sidelined by a foot injury the Bulldogs lose a physical presence along the front line.

Henderson believes the Bulldogs are doing a better job of handling adversity.

After starting Valley play 3-0, Bradley has dropped two straight games to Southern Illinois and Belmont.