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Drake Bulldogs vs Missouri State Bears Recap - Drake Wins 69-62
Drake got 18 points from Bennett Stirtz en route to a 69-62 victory over Missouri State on Saturday at Great Southern Bank Arena.
Drake won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -8.5-point spread.
Mitch Mascari had 13 points for Drake and Tavion Banks chipped in with 9 points. Bennett Stirtz had 4 assists for them, while Mitch Mascari was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.
Missouri State got 24 points from Michael Osei-Bonsu in a losing cause and another 14 points from Vincent Brady II. Vincent Brady II contributed 4 assists for them, while Michael Osei-Bonsu had 13 rebounds.
Drake led at halftime, 35-26.
Drake won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 25-23.
Drake looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Northern Iowa. Missouri State will aim to get back on the winning track at Indiana State.