| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRKE | 32 | 23 | 55 |
| MUR | 18 | 27 | 45 |
Stirtz scores 23 as Drake takes down Murray State 55-45
Drake Bulldogs vs. Murray State Racers: Game Highlights
Drake Bulldogs vs. Murray State Racers: Game Highlights
MURRAY, Ky. -- — Bennett Stirtz's 23 points helped Drake defeat Murray State 55-45 on Tuesday night and extend its winning streak to nine games.
Stirtz shot 9 of 16 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Bulldogs (21-2, 11-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Tavion Banks added 16 points while going 7 of 10 and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line while they also had five rebounds. Kael Combs went 2 of 4 from the field to finish with six points.
Nick Ellington finished with 10 points for the Racers (11-13, 5-8). Murray State also got 10 points from Kylen Milton. AJ Ferguson also recorded eight points.
Drake took the lead with 15:42 remaining in the first half and did not give it up. Banks led their team in scoring with 12 points in the first half to help put them ahead 32-18 at the break.
These two teams both play Saturday. Drake hosts Indiana State and Murray State visits Valparaiso.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kelly Self
- Deron White
- Keith Patterson
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 11-2 | - | 21-2 |
| Bradley | 9-3 | 1.5 | 18-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 8-4 | 2.5 | 14-9 |
| Belmont | 7-5 | 3.5 | 15-8 |
| UIC | 7-5 | 3.5 | 14-8 |
| Illinois State | 6-6 | 4.5 | 14-9 |
| Evansville | 6-6 | 4.5 | 9-14 |
| Indiana State | 5-7 | 5.5 | 11-12 |
| Southern Illinois | 5-7 | 5.5 | 10-13 |
| Murray State | 5-8 | 6 | 11-13 |
| Valparaiso | 3-9 | 7.5 | 10-13 |
| Missouri State | 1-11 | 9.5 | 8-15 |
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