1 | 2 | T | |
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MUR | 29 | 43 | 72 |
DRKE | 48 | 47 | 95 |
Overton scores 23, Drake downs Murray State 95-72
Murray State Racers vs. Drake Bulldogs: Game Highlights
Murray State Racers vs. Drake Bulldogs: Game Highlights
DES MOINES, Iowa -- — Kevin Overton had 23 points in Drake's 95-72 victory over Murray State on Sunday.
Overton was 8 of 11 shooting, 5 for 8 from 3-point range, for the Bulldogs (22-5, 13-3 Missouri Valley Conference). Tucker DeVries scored 22 points while shooting 8 for 13, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc, and added seven rebounds. Atin Wright had 12 points, all on four 3-pointers. Drake made 17 of 30 3-pointers.
Quincy Anderson led the way for the Racers (11-16, 8-8) with 22 points and two steals. Jacobi Wood added 16 points for Murray State. Nick Ellington also recorded 14 points and seven rebounds.
Drake took the lead with 11:50 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. Overton led the Bulldogs in scoring with 12 points in the first half to help put them up 48-29 at the break. Drake extended its lead to 68-44 during the second half, fueled by an 8-0 scoring run. DeVries scored a team-high 12 points in the second half.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bret Smith
- Kipp Kissinger
- Jeff Malham
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 |