Murray State Racers @ Drake Bulldogs
Overton scores 23, Drake downs Murray State 95-72
DES MOINES, Iowa -- — Kevin Overton had 23 points in Drake's 95-72 victory over Murray State on Sunday.
Overton was 8 of 11 shooting, 5 for 8 from 3-point range, for the Bulldogs (22-5, 13-3 Missouri Valley Conference). Tucker DeVries scored 22 points while shooting 8 for 13, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc, and added seven rebounds. Atin Wright had 12 points, all on four 3-pointers. Drake made 17 of 30 3-pointers.
Quincy Anderson led the way for the Racers (11-16, 8-8) with 22 points and two steals. Jacobi Wood added 16 points for Murray State. Nick Ellington also recorded 14 points and seven rebounds.
Drake took the lead with 11:50 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. Overton led the Bulldogs in scoring with 12 points in the first half to help put them up 48-29 at the break. Drake extended its lead to 68-44 during the second half, fueled by an 8-0 scoring run. DeVries scored a team-high 12 points in the second half.
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Game Information
Des Moines, IA
Referee:Bret Smith
Referee:Kipp Kissinger
Referee:Jeff Malham
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
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