The 2015-16 season featured many thrilling moments and accomplishments for Drake athletics. From conference titles, outstanding team and individual accomplishments, postseason appearances and significant regular season victories, the Bulldogs had plenty to celebrate as they look forward to the upcoming season. Before embarking on 2016-17, www.GoDrakeBulldogs.com will take a look back at the top 10 moments of the 2015-16 throughout the month of July.
The No. 10 moment of 2015-16 comes from the Blue Oval on April 30 when Robert McCann (Mississauga, Ontario) outlasted a tough field and conditions to become a Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee Champion with an 8:49.14 finish in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase.
McCann became the first Bulldog to win a Drake Relays title since 2013 and the first to win the steeplechase since 1981.
"My freshman year [2013] Brogan Austin won the 5k here and just seeing him win it was pretty inspirational," McCann said upon claiming the title. "Now we've got some good momentum, first him and now me. I don't think Drake champions will be unusual in the future."
McCann pulled away and held his lead down the stretch over Eastern Michigan's Willy Fink to add to his already impressive career as a Bulldog.
"I'm trying to keep myself in check right now because it [winning at the Drake Relays] hasn't sunk in yet and I have a long season ahead," McCann added. "It is a nice bonus midway through the season, so I'm pretty happy for that."
McCann would go on to win the Missouri Valley Conference title in the event with a personal best of 8:43.00 and advance to the NCAA West Preliminary round.
Check back on July 8 as the No. 9 moment of 2015-16 is unveiled.