Drake Bulldogs @ Bradley Braves
Banks scores 19 as Drake downs Bradley 64-57
PEORIA, Ill. -- — Tavion Banks scored 19 points off the bench to lead Drake past Bradley 64-57 on Wednesday night.
Banks added seven rebounds for the Bulldogs (13-2, 3-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Mitch Mascari scored 12 points while shooting 4 for 10 from beyond the arc and added five steals. Kael Combs shot 4 of 4 from the field and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points.
The Braves (13-3, 4-1) were led by Zek Montgomery, who recorded 17 points and six rebounds. Darius Hannah added 14 points and two blocks for Bradley. The loss ended a five-game winning streak for the Braves.
Drake entered halftime tied with Bradley 31-31. Banks paced the team in scoring in the first half with 10 points. Banks scored nine second-half points.
Both teams play on Saturday. Drake hosts Evansville and Bradley travels to play UIC.
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Game Information
Peoria, IL
Referee:Kelly Self
Referee:Randy McCall
Referee:Tyler Kumpf
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri 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 |
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