Drake Bulldogs @ Milwaukee Panthers
McGlynn, Norton lead Drake to 75-61 win over Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Nick McGlynn and Nick Norton combined for 29 points to lead Drake to its fifth straight win, a 75-61 victory over Milwaukee on Thursday night.
McGlynn had 15 points and Norton drained 4 of 7 from deep to total 14 points. Brady Ellingson added 11 while dishing out five assists and recording three steals. Liam Robbins contributed nine points while grabbing a career-best 12 rebounds for Drake (6-1). The Bulldogs' only loss was at Colorado.
Drake trailed early, taking its first lead at 15-14 after Ellingson nailed a 3 and Robbins followed with a layup with 8:57 remaining in the first half. The Bulldogs finished the half on a 23-8 run to go up 38-22 at the break. Drake continued the push in the second half and led 54-30 after D.J. Wilkins drained a 3 at the 13:00 mark.
The Bulldogs shot 44 percent (25-57) from the floor while limiting Milwaukee to 18-of-53 shooting (34 percent). Drake also nailed 10 of 30 from long range while the Panthers hit just 4 of 23 from distance.
Darius Roy had 19 points to lead Milwaukee (2-7), which lost its third straight game.
Game Information
Milwaukee, WI
Referee:Chris Beaver
Referee:Paul Szelc
Referee:Kelly Pfeifer
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 10-2 | - | 20-3 |
| Murray State | 8-4 | 2 | 16-7 |
| Bradley | 8-4 | 2 | 15-8 |
| UIC | 8-4 | 2 | 13-10 |
| Illinois State | 7-4 | 2.5 | 15-7 |
| Northern Iowa | 6-6 | 4 | 14-9 |
| Drake | 6-6 | 4 | 12-11 |
| Valparaiso | 5-6 | 4.5 | 11-11 |
| Southern Illinois | 3-8 | 6.5 | 9-13 |
| Indiana State | 2-10 | 8 | 9-14 |
| Evansville | 1-10 | 8.5 | 5-17 |
| Horizon LeagueHorizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 10-2 | - | 15-8 |
| Oakland | 10-3 | 0.5 | 14-10 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 8-4 | 2 | 14-9 |
| Green Bay | 7-6 | 3.5 | 12-12 |
| Detroit Mercy | 6-6 | 4 | 9-12 |
| Northern Kentucky | 6-7 | 4.5 | 14-10 |
| Robert Morris | 6-7 | 4.5 | 14-10 |
| Cleveland State | 5-7 | 5 | 9-14 |
| Milwaukee | 5-8 | 5.5 | 9-15 |
| Youngstown State | 4-8 | 6 | 11-12 |
| IU Indianapolis | 2-11 | 8.5 | 6-18 |
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