Murray State Racers at Drake Bulldogs
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Drake secures 82-64 win over Murray State
Wilkins was 6 of 10 shooting (5 for 8 from distance) for the Bulldogs (12-5, 3-3 Missouri Valley Conference). Darnell Brodie scored 16 points and added seven rebounds. Sardaar Calhoun was 5 of 10 shooting, including 4 for 8 from distance, and went 2 for 3 from the line to finish with 16 points.
The Racers (9-7, 4-2) were led in scoring by Jacobi Wood, who finished with 20 points and two steals. Brian Moore Jr. added 14 points for Murray State. Kenny White Jr. also had nine points.
Drake took the lead with 13:01 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 44-29 at halftime, with Wilkins racking up 12 points. Drake extended its lead to 57-38 during the second half, fueled by a 7-0 scoring run. Garrett Sturtz scored a team-high 10 points in the second half as his team closed out the win.
Both teams next play Tuesday. Drake visits UIC and Murray State visits Northern Iowa.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 64 - 82 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 64 - 82 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Drake Turnover. | 64 - 82 |
| 2nd 0:30 | Eric Northweather Defensive Rebound. | 64 - 82 |
| 2nd 0:33 | Braxton Stacker missed Layup. | 64 - 82 |
Statistics
 MUR |
 DRKE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 25-56 | FG | 30-62 |
| 45 | Field Goal % | 48 |
| 5-16 | 3PT | 11-27 |
| 31 | Three Point % | 41 |
| 9-11 | FT | 11-14 |
| 82 | Free Throw % | 79 |
| 25 | Rebounds | 41 |
| 2 | Offensive Rebounds | 11 |
| 23 | Defensive Rebounds | 30 |
| 9 | Assists | 16 |
| 6 | Steals | 3 |
| 3 | Blocks | 2 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 10 | Total Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 13 | Points Off Turnovers | 15 |
| 8 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 32 | Points in Paint | 36 |
| 17 | Fouls | 11 |
| 4 | Largest Lead | 21 |
Game Information
Location: Des Moines, IA
Attendance: 3,510 | Capacity:
2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |