The Drake men’s basketball team defeated Purdue-Fort Wayne 87-65 in the opening round of the CBI on Saturday at the Knapp Center.

Okay Djamgouz scored a team-high 20 points off the bench, dropping in 6 three pointers in the game. Tucker DeVries added 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.

The Bulldogs improved to 25-10 on the season and advance to the quarterfinal round of the tournament. The Bulldogs will play at noon on Monday against the winner of VMI vs. UNC Wilmington that is being played Sunday.