The Missouri Valley Conference will be in action on Wednesday night in Iowa as the Drake Bulldogs hit the road to take on the Northern Iowa Panthers. Drake has a record of 21-6 overall and 12-4 in the MVC. UNI comes into this matchup with a record of 12-14 overall and 8-8 in conference play. The opening tap for this matchup is scheduled for 8:00 PM EST.
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The Drake Bulldogs have had quite a bite in MVC play this season with a 12-4 record and tied for first with Bradley as the season heads down the stretch. The Bulldogs already have 21 wins and are building a strong case for a tournament berth this season. The Bulldogs have won seven straight games coming into this game, including an 82-59 win over Southern Illinois on Saturday. Drake held SIU scoreless for the game's first five minutes and rolled to a 45-22 lead at the half en route to an easy win. Roman Penn had 21 points and added eight assists and five rebounds in the win. Tucker DeVries added 15 points, 12 of which came in the second half.
“I liked the way we prepared,” head coach Darian DeVries said. “Our guys came out with a great focus on both ends of the floor. We did a good job of setting the tone.”
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Drake will need a win in this game as they battle Bradley for the top spot in the MVC. Drake ranks second in the conference in scoring offense this season. The Bulldogs are also third in 3pt shooting in the MVC. The Bulldogs are efficient as well, ranking first in fewest turnovers per game. On the defensive end, Drake ranks fourth in the conference in scoring defense. The team is, however, just eighth in 3pt defense. On the glass, the Bulldogs are first in the MVC in total rebounding.
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