DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Drake University men's basketball team will play Chicago State in the Knapp Center on Wednesday, Dec. 22 at 5 p.m. The two teams were initially scheduled to play in Des Moines on Dec. 19, but the game was postponed due to health and safety concerns within the Chicago State men's basketball program.
 
Drake's Las Vegas Holiday Hoops Classic matchup against Saint Louis scheduled for Dec. 22 was canceled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Saint Louis men's basketball program.
 
"I want to thank our men's basketball staff and our athletics department staff for finding a way to create another opportunity for our men's basketball student-athletes to compete," Drake Director of Athletics Brian Hardin said.
 
Admission for Wednesday's game against Chicago State is free of charge with open seating. Spectators are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item, which will be donated to the Drake Neighborhood Little Free Pantries.
 
What to donate to the pantries: Non-perishable goods and hygiene products. Kid Friendly Favorites: Heat and serve Meals, Canned pasta, ravioli, mac and cheese, individually sized snacks, gummies, chips, cookies, crackers, granola bars, pretzels, Drink boxes/pouches, drink packets for water, Peanut butter, Jelly, Cereal, Instant Oatmeal Packets, Soup, Ramen, Microwave cake & brownie mix, instant Jell-O / pudding, Jell-O & pudding cups.
 
"Since this game was not on the schedule and was coordinated with short notice, we are not able to staff this event like we normally do," Hardin said. "This means the Knapp Center gameday experience will look and feel a little different Wednesday. However, I know our fans will appreciate the opportunity to see Des Moines' Hometown Team play one more time this week while also supporting our Drake neighborhood through the food drive."
 
Doors will open at 4 p.m. Limited concessions will be available.
 
There will not be a live video stream of the game, however the game will be broadcasted via radio on 1350 AM/102.1 FM ESPN Des Moines and available to listen to on the Varsity Network App. Live stats will also be available on godrakebulldogs.com.
 
COVID-19 Mask Policy:
With the increase in COVID cases across the country and in our community, the Knapp Center needs to remain a safe environment for our student-athletes, fans, and staff.  Drake Athletics Game Staff will be enforcing Drake University's face coverings policy for all upcoming games. Remember to keep masks on in the Knapp Center, unless actively eating or drinking.
 
If you or anyone in your party are symptomatic or in quarantine from COVID-19, please do not attend the game and stay home. Masks must be worn the entire time you are in the Knapp Center or any indoor space on the Drake University campus, including suites at the Drake Stadium.
 
Link to Drake University face covering policy click here.