Drake Bulldogs @ Northern Iowa Panthers
| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DRKE | 30 | 25 | 9 | 64 |
| 27 | 28 | 3 | 58 |
Bennett Stirtz scores 26 to lead Drake over Northern Iowa 64-58 in OT
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- — Bennett Stirtz scored five of his 26 points in overtime to lead Drake to a 64-58 victory over Northern Iowa on Sunday.
Tytan Anderson had a basket for Northern Iowa to begin the extra period. Stirtz followed with a layup to tie it and his 3-pointer with 16 seconds left set the final margin.
Stirtz also grabbed 10 rebounds for the Bulldogs (25-3, 15-3 Missouri Valley Conference). Tavion Banks totaled 17 points and nine rebounds.
Anderson finished with 21 points, six rebounds and two steals to pace the Panthers (19-10, 13-5), who saw a six-game win streak end. Jacob Hutson added 14 points, nine rebounds and two blocks. Ben Schwieger pitched in with 12 points and seven rebounds.
Mitch Mascari made 2 of 3 free throws for the Bulldogs with one second left to force overtime tied at 55.
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Game Information
Cedar Falls, IA
Referee:Bret Smith
Referee:Gregory Nixon
Referee:Brooks Wells
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State | 7-0 | - | 15-3 |
| Belmont | 6-2 | 1.5 | 16-3 |
| Bradley | 6-2 | 1.5 | 13-6 |
| Illinois State | 4-2 | 2.5 | 12-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 4-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| UIC | 3-4 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Drake | 2-4 | 4.5 | 8-9 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-4 | 4.5 | 8-9 |
| Valparaiso | 2-5 | 5 | 8-10 |
| Indiana State | 1-5 | 5.5 | 8-9 |
| Evansville | 1-7 | 6.5 | 5-14 |
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