| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVAN | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| DRKE | 25 | 38 | 63 |
Stirtz's 16 help Drake take down Evansville 63-40
Evansville Purple Aces vs. Drake Bulldogs: Game Highlights
Evansville Purple Aces vs. Drake Bulldogs: Game Highlights
DES MOINES, Iowa -- — Bennett Stirtz's 16 points helped Drake defeat Evansville 63-40 on Saturday night.
Stirtz had seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals for the Bulldogs (14-2, 4-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Daniel Abreu scored 12 points while shooting 4 for 10 (2 for 8 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line. Tavion Banks shot 2 of 9 from the field and 7 for 8 from the line to finish with 11 points.
Tayshawn Comer finished with 11 points for the Purple Aces (6-11, 3-3). Evansville also got 10 points from Cameron Haffner.
Drake took the lead with 5:07 left in the first half and never looked back. The score was 25-20 at halftime, with Stirtz racking up seven points. Drake extended its lead to 44-21 during the second half, fueled by a 19-1 scoring run. Stirtz scored a team-high nine points in the second half as their team closed out the win.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John Hendricks
- Chris Fuller
- Peter Larson
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 5-1 | - | 14-3 |
| Drake | 4-2 | 1 | 14-2 |
| Belmont | 4-2 | 1 | 12-5 |
| Murray State | 4-2 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Northern Iowa | 4-2 | 1 | 10-7 |
| UIC | 3-3 | 2 | 10-6 |
| Valparaiso | 3-3 | 2 | 10-7 |
| Indiana State | 3-3 | 2 | 9-8 |
| Evansville | 3-3 | 2 | 6-11 |
| Illinois State | 2-4 | 3 | 10-7 |
| Southern Illinois | 1-5 | 4 | 6-11 |
| Missouri State | 0-6 | 5 | 7-10 |
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