Valparaiso Beacons @ Drake Bulldogs
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
VAL | 32 | 34 | 66 |
DRKE | 40 | 33 | 73 |
Brodie scores 14 to lead Drake past Valparaiso 73-66
DES MOINES, Iowa -- — Darnell Brodie had 14 points as Drake defeated Valparaiso 73-66 on Thursday night.
The game marked the Missouri Valley Conference opener for both teams.
D.J. Wilkins had 11 points for Drake (4-3), which earned its fourth consecutive home victory. Tucker DeVries added 11 points. Tremell Murphy had 10 points.
Ben Krikke had 20 points for Valpo (3-5). Trevor Anderson added 13 points. Kevion Taylor had 11 points.
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Game Information
Des Moines, IA
Referee:Rick Crawford
Referee:Bert Smith
Referee:Gary Maxwell
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| 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 |
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