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Recap - Drake Defeats Missouri State 68-60
Bennett Stirtz scored 23 points leading Drake to a 68-60 victory over Missouri State at Knapp Center on Sunday.
Drake did not, however, defeat Missouri State against the spread, which closed at -14.0 at most sportsbooks.
Drake got 14 points from Tavion Banks and another 9 points from Isaia Howard. Tavion Banks contributed 3 assists, while Tavion Banks cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Missouri State got a 17-point performance from Vincent Brady II, who was supported by 17 points from Dez White. Mozae Downing-Rivers had 4 assists in a losing cause for Missouri State, while Michael Osei-Bonsu grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Drake were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Drake won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-22.