Banks scores 19 as Drake downs Bradley 64-57
PEORIA, Ill. -- — Tavion Banks scored 19 points off the bench to lead Drake past Bradley 64-57 on Wednesday night.
Banks added seven rebounds for the Bulldogs (13-2, 3-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Mitch Mascari scored 12 points while shooting 4 for 10 from beyond the arc and added five steals. Kael Combs shot 4 of 4 from the field and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points.
The Braves (13-3, 4-1) were led by Zek Montgomery, who recorded 17 points and six rebounds. Darius Hannah added 14 points and two blocks for Bradley. The loss ended a five-game winning streak for the Braves.
Drake entered halftime tied with Bradley 31-31. Banks paced the team in scoring in the first half with 10 points. Banks scored nine second-half points.
Both teams play on Saturday. Drake hosts Evansville and Bradley travels to play UIC.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kelly Self
- Randy McCall
- Tyler Kumpf
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Drake | 13-2 | - | 23-2 |
Bradley | 11-4 | 2 | 20-6 |
Northern Iowa | 11-4 | 2 | 17-9 |
Belmont | 9-6 | 4 | 17-9 |
UIC | 7-8 | 6 | 14-11 |
Murray State | 7-8 | 6 | 13-13 |
Southern Illinois | 7-8 | 6 | 12-14 |
Illinois State | 7-9 | 6.5 | 15-12 |
Indiana State | 7-9 | 6.5 | 13-14 |
Evansville | 6-9 | 7 | 9-17 |
Valparaiso | 4-11 | 9 | 11-15 |
Missouri State | 2-13 | 11 | 9-17 |