Thomas hits late 3-pointer, lifts Drake over Milwaukee 56-53
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Noah Thomas hit a 3-pointer with two seconds left in regulation to allow Drake to hold off Milwaukee, 56-53 on Tuesday night.
Roman Penn hit back-to-back jumpers after Anthony Murphy's layup tied the game at 49-49 with 4:04 to play. Darius Roy hit two free throws and scored at the basket with :16 left to tie the game at 53-53.
Liam Robbins posted 11 points, seven rebounds and four blocks and Garrett Sturtz had eight rebounds for Drake (7-2), which earned its fifth consecutive home victory.
DeAndre Abram had 12 points and seven rebounds for the Panthers (5-4). Amir Allen added three blocks. Josh Thomas had seven rebounds.
Drake matches up against Southeast Missouri at home on Saturday. Milwaukee matches up against Kansas on the road next Tuesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Randy Heimerman
- Chance Moore
- Chris Chumley
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Milwaukee | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
Robert Morris | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
Purdue Fort Wayne | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
Cleveland State | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
Wright State | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
Detroit Mercy | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
IU Indianapolis | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
Youngstown State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Green Bay | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
Northern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
Oakland | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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 |
Murray State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
UIC | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
Evansville | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |