Simpson (IA) Storm @ Drake Bulldogs
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
Simpson (IA) SCIA | 35 | 18 | 53 |
DRKE | 53 | 45 | 98 |
Yesufu scores 16 to lift Drake over Simpson 98-53
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Joseph Yesufu had 16 points off the bench to carry Drake to a 98-53 win over Division III opponent Simpson (Iowa) on Sunday.
Jonah Jackson had 14 points for Drake (3-1). Roman Penn added 13 points and seven assists. Liam Robbins had 12 points and seven rebounds, Anthony Murphy 11 points and seven rebounds and Antonio Pilipovic 10 points.
Andrew Curran had 10 points to lead the Storm.
Drake matches up against Lehigh at home on Thursday.
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Game Information
Des Moines, IA
Referee:Kipp Kissinger
Referee:Roland Simmons
Referee:Robert Felder
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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