DeVries, Drake take down UIC 107-105 in 3OT
Drake outlasts UIC in 3OT behind Tucker DeVries' 39-point outburst
Tucker DeVries pours in 39 points to lead Drake past UIC in triple overtime.
CHICAGO -- — Tucker DeVries scored 39 points, including four in the third overtime, and Drake took down UIC 107-105 on Wednesday night.
DeVries had 13 rebounds, seven assists, and four steals for the Bulldogs (24-6, 15-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Kevin Overton added 18 points while shooting 5 for 13 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free throw line, and had six rebounds. Colby Garland shot 6 of 8 from the field to finish with 14 points.
The Flames (11-19, 4-15) were led by Toby Okani, who posted 31 points, two steals and two blocks. Isaiah Rivera added 19 points, 12 rebounds and two steals for UIC. Filip Skobalj had 18 points.
Drake outscored UIC by six points in the second half as the teams ended regulation tied at 83.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Gerry Pollard
- Roland Simmons
- Steve Honacki
2023-24 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State | 17-3 | - | 32-7 |
| Drake | 16-4 | 1 | 28-7 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Belmont | 12-8 | 5 | 20-13 |
| Northern Iowa | 12-8 | 5 | 19-14 |
| Southern Illinois | 11-9 | 6 | 19-13 |
| Illinois State | 9-11 | 8 | 15-17 |
| Murray State | 9-11 | 8 | 12-20 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 17-16 |
| Evansville | 6-14 | 11 | 17-18 |
| UIC | 4-16 | 13 | 12-21 |
| Valparaiso | 3-17 | 14 | 7-25 |
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