DES MOINES - The Coe men's basketball team got Drake's attention in an exhibition game before 3,134 fans at the Knapp Center in Des Moines Saturday.

The Kohawks led the Bulldogs, 33-32, at halftime, a rare feat for an NCAA Division III club against a Division I outfit.

Drake came alive in the second half and outscored the Kohawks, 46-20, to pull away for a 78-53 victory.

JT Vonderhaar and Max Schmarzo paced Coe with 11 points apiece. Jake Timm collected nine points and five assists for the Kohawks.

Gary Ricks hit five 3-pointers and scored 24 points for Drake.