| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRKE | 43 | 40 | 83 |
| L-IL | 31 | 45 | 76 |
DeVries scores 24 to lead Drake past Loyola Chicago 83-76
CHICAGO -- — Tucker DeVries matched his season high with 24 points as Drake got past Loyola Chicago 83-76 on Saturday.
Garrett Sturtz had 15 points, seven rebounds and five steals for Drake (19-9, 10-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Roman Penn added 12 points. Tremell Murphy had three blocks.
Lucas Williamson tied a career high with 27 points and had six rebounds for the Ramblers (20-6, 11-4). Aher Uguak added 11 points. Braden Norris had 10 points and six assists.
The Bulldogs improve to 2-0 against the Ramblers for the season. Drake defeated Loyola Chicago 77-68 on Jan. 30.
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2021-22 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa | 14-4 | - | 20-12 |
| Loyola Chicago | 13-5 | 2 | 25-8 |
| Drake | 13-5 | 1 | 25-11 |
| Missouri State | 13-5 | 1 | 23-11 |
| Bradley | 11-7 | 3 | 17-14 |
| Southern Illinois | 9-9 | 5 | 16-15 |
| Valparaiso | 6-12 | 8 | 14-18 |
| Illinois State | 5-13 | 9 | 13-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-14 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Evansville | 2-16 | 12 | 6-24 |