ncaab Game Recap
Valparaiso Beacons vs Drake Bulldogs Wrap - Drake Wins 68-63
Drake earned a 68-63 victory over Valparaiso on Thursday, getting 19 points from Darnell Brodie at Knapp Center.
Drake won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -16.0-point spread.
Drake got 18 points from Tucker DeVries and another 14 points from Garrett Sturtz. Roman Penn contributed 5 assists, while Garrett Sturtz cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Valparaiso got a 15-point performance from Ben Krikke, who was supported by 14 points from Kobe King. Nick Edwards had 6 assists in a losing cause for Valparaiso, while Nick Edwards grabbed 6 rebounds.
Drake trailed at halftime, 26-25.
Drake had a 37-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Drake heads into a battle against Missouri State. Valparaiso, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana State.