| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRKE | 55 | 42 | 97 |
| EVAN | 34 | 27 | 61 |
DeVries scores 23 as Drake rolls past Evansville 97-61
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- — Tucker DeVries scored 23 points to lead Drake to a 97-61 victory over Evansville on Saturday night.
DeVries was 8-of-16 shooting (6 for 11 from distance) for the Bulldogs (15-6, 6-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Darnell Brodie scored 17 points while shooting 8 of 12 from the field, and added eight rebounds. Roman Penn shot 6 of 8 from the field and scored 13.
Yacine Toumi and Kenny Strawbridge scored 12 apiece to lead the Purple Aces (4-17, 0-10), who have lost eight straight. Marvin Coleman had 11 points.
DeVries scored 17 points to lead the Bulldogs to a 55-34 lead at halftime.
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Drake's next game is Tuesday against Indiana State at home. Evansville hosts Belmont on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Stephen Divine
- Gene Grimshaw
- Grant Detrick
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State | 2-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Drake | 1-0 | 0.5 | 11-0 |
| Bradley | 1-0 | 0.5 | 10-2 |
| Belmont | 1-0 | 0.5 | 9-3 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Murray State | 1-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Illinois State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-4 |
| UIC | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-4 |
| Missouri State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-5 |
| Valparaiso | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-7 |
| Evansville | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-9 |
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