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Drake Bulldogs vs Evansville Aces Recap - Drake Wins 65-61
Daniel Abreu scored 19 points leading Drake to a 65-61 victory over Evansville at Ford Center on Wednesday.
Drake won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -8.5-point spread.
Tavion Banks had 15 points for Drake and Bennett Stirtz chipped in with 14 points. Bennett Stirtz had 7 assists for them, while Bennett Stirtz was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.
Evansville got a 20-point performance from Tayshawn Comer, who was supported by 14 points from Tanner Cuff. Gabriel Pozzato had 4 assists in a losing cause for Evansville, while Joshua Hughes grabbed 6 rebounds.
Drake led at halftime, 38-28.
Drake won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-25.
Drake heads into a battle against Missouri State. Evansville, meanwhile, will have their next action against Illinois State.