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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-5 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 20-11 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-11 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-11 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 17-14 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 17-14 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-15 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 12-19 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-20 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-24 |
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