Illinois State Redbirds @ Drake Bulldogs
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
ILST | 30 | 32 | 62 |
DRKE | 34 | 32 | 66 |
Abreu scores 23 as Drake takes down Illinois State 66-62
DES MOINES, Iowa -- — Daniel Abreu had 23 points in Drake's 66-62 win over Illinois State on Wednesday night.
Abreu shot 7 for 9 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (15-2, 5-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points while shooting 7 for 15, including 4 for 9 from beyond the arc and added eight assists. Mitch Mascari shot 3 for 8 from beyond the arc to finish with nine points.
Chase Walker led the way for the Redbirds (10-8, 2-5) with 20 points. Illinois State also got 13 points from Dalton Banks. Landon Wolf had 12 points and two steals.
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Both teams play again on Saturday. Drake visits Indiana State and Illinois State hosts Missouri State.
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Game Information
Des Moines, IA
Referee:Marques Pettigrew
Referee:Chance Moore
Referee:Robert Felder
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State | 7-0 | - | 15-3 |
| Belmont | 5-2 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Bradley | 5-2 | 2 | 12-6 |
| Illinois State | 4-2 | 2.5 | 12-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 4-2 | 2.5 | 12-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-4 | 4.5 | 8-9 |
| Valparaiso | 2-4 | 4.5 | 8-9 |
| Drake | 2-4 | 4.5 | 8-9 |
| UIC | 2-4 | 4.5 | 7-10 |
| Indiana State | 1-5 | 5.5 | 8-9 |
| Evansville | 1-6 | 6 | 5-13 |
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