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Missouri Valley Tournament - Drake vs Missouri State Final: 71-69 - Recap

Drake got a 25-point performance from Joseph Yesufu as they ran past Missouri State 71-69 on Saturday at Enterprise Center.

Drake was the ATS victor, as they covered the -1.5-point spread as a favorite.

Drake got 20 points from Tremell Murphy and another 9 points from D.J. Wilkins. D.J. Wilkins contributed 4 assists, while Darnell Brodie cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Missouri State got a 19-point performance from Gaige Prim, who was supported by 18 points from Keaton Hervey. Demarcus Sharp had 8 assists in a losing cause for Missouri State, while Gaige Prim grabbed 15 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Drake were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Missouri State had a 38-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.