ncaab Game Recap
Southern Illinois Falls 75-65 to Drake - Recap
Drake got a 30-point performance from Bennett Stirtz as Drake handed Southern Illinois a 75-65 defeat on Saturday at Banterra Center.
Drake was a -6.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Drake got 21 points from Tavion Banks and another 12 points from Daniel Abreu. Bennett Stirtz contributed 5 assists, while Tavion Banks cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Southern Illinois got a 22-point performance from Kennard Davis Jr., who was supported by 20 points from Ali Dibba. Drew Steffe had 2 assists in a losing cause for Southern Illinois, while Rolyns Aligbe grabbed 10 rebounds.
The rebound battle favored Southern Illinois as they grabbed 23 boards, while Drake only had 20
Drake heads into a battle against Murray State. Southern Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Evansville.