Drake secures 72-67 victory against Bradley to reach title game of MVC Tournament
ST. LOUIS -- — Atin Wright had 20 points in Drake's 72-67 victory over Bradley on Saturday night in a Missouri Valley Conference Tournament semifinal.
Drake will play Indiana State for the tournament championship on Sunday.
Wright added three steals for the Bulldogs (27-6). Tucker DeVries scored 17 points while shooting 3 for 12 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 9 of 10 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds. Conor Enright shot 2 for 6 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points.
The Braves (22-11) were led in scoring by Connor Hickman, who finished with 21 points. Duke Deen added 13 points and five assists for Bradley. Almar Atlason also had eight points.
The score was 38-all at halftime after Enright put up 10 points in the first half for Drake. Wright scored 15 points in the second half to help lead Drake's victory.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Campbell
- Roland Simmons
- Ed Crenshaw Jr.
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
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