| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVAN | 14 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 39 |
| DRKE | 16 | 12 | 25 | 13 | 66 |
No. 24 Drake women leave Evansville behind in second half
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Sara Rhine scored 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds and No. 24 Drake used a big third quarter to pull away from Evansville in a 66-39 victory on Friday night.
The Bulldogs (20-5, 12-1 Missouri Valley Conference) outscored the Purple Aces 25-3 in the third quarter with 10-of-17 shooting while Evansville (3-22, 1-13) was going 1 of 8 with seven turnovers, five coming off steals. Evansville finished with only 13 points in the second half.
Brenni Rose added 13 points and Sammie Bachrodt 11, with both making three 3-pointers for the Bulldogs, who won their sixth straight game and reached 20 victories for the fifth straight season. It was Drake's ninth straight win over Evansville.
Brooke Bishop scored 10 points and was the only Evansville player in double figures.
Evansville trailed by only 28-26 at halftime before Drake's third-quarter surge.
Women's College Basketball News
![]()
NCAA president Mark Emmert pushing for NIL action before or near July 1
NCAA president Mark Emmert is pushing for approval of NIL guidance "before, or as close to, July 1," a date that coincides with when new laws regarding athlete endorsement will go into effect in five states.
![]()
Everything you need to know about the NCAA's NIL debate
With the athletes, the NCAA, legislators and the courts all still involved, expect more twists and turns in the name, image and likeness debate. Check back here for all the latest news.
![]()
Nicki Collen embraces opportunity with Baylor women's basketball, hopes to continue momentum and 'win a national championship'
At a key point in her career, new Baylor coach Nicki Collen is enthusiastic to take over a powerhouse that has won three NCAA titles and a combined 23 Big 12 championships between the regular season and the league tournament.
2020-2021 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri St | 16-0 | - | 23-3 |
| Drake | 13-5 | 4 | 18-12 |
| Illinois State | 11-6 | 5.5 | 15-9 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-7 | 6 | 17-13 |
| Bradley | 10-8 | 7 | 17-12 |
| Loyola Chicago | 8-10 | 9 | 12-15 |
| Valparaiso | 7-9 | 9 | 12-13 |
| Southern Illinois | 5-13 | 12 | 9-16 |
| Indiana State | 2-12 | 13 | 5-15 |
| Evansville | 2-15 | 14.5 | 6-17 |