ncaab Game Recap
Drake vs Air Force Final: 85-80 - Recap
Drake earned a 85-80 victory over Air Force on Saturday, getting 22 points from Roman Penn at Clune Arena.
Drake was a +1.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Liam Robbins had 16 points for Drake and Jonah Jackson chipped in with 12 points. Roman Penn had 9 assists for them, while Garrett Sturtz was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Air Force got a 24-point performance from Ryan Swan, who was supported by 16 points from Lavelle Scottie. Caleb Morris had 4 assists in a losing cause for Air Force, while Caleb Morris grabbed 4 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Drake were victorious, as the score was 44-35 at the break.
Drake had a 26-22 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Drake takes its act on the road to face Bradley looking for another win. For Air Force, they head home to face UC Riverside.