| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVAN | 30 | 41 | 71 |
| DRKE | 47 | 38 | 85 |
Yesufu scores 32 to carry Drake over Evansville 85-71
DES MOINES, Iowa -- — Joseph Yesufu had a career-high 32 points as Drake beat Evansville 85-71 on Sunday.
Yesufu made 12 of 14 shots, including 5 of 7 on 3-pointers.
D.J. Wilkins had 13 points for Drake (22-2, 13-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Garrett Sturtz added six rebounds.
Shamar Givance had 19 points for the Purple Aces (8-13, 6-9), whose losing streak stretched to five games. Iyen Enaruna added 13 points. Evan Kuhlman had 13 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Gerry Pollard
- Kelly Self
- Kipp Kissinger
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State | 2-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Drake | 1-0 | 0.5 | 11-0 |
| Bradley | 1-0 | 0.5 | 10-2 |
| Belmont | 1-0 | 0.5 | 9-3 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Murray State | 1-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Illinois State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-4 |
| UIC | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-4 |
| Missouri State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-5 |
| Valparaiso | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-7 |
| Evansville | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-9 |
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