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Recap - Drake Defeats Murray State 82-64

Drake grabbed a 82-64 win over Murray State on Saturday, behind a 17-point effort from D.J. Wilkins at Knapp Center.

Drake was the ATS victor, as they covered the -10.0-point spread as a favorite.

Sardaar Calhoun had 16 points for Drake and Darnell Brodie chipped in with 16 points. Conor Enright had 4 assists for them, while Garrett Sturtz was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.

Murray State got 20 points from JaCobi Wood in a losing cause and another 14 points from Brian Moore Jr.. Brian Moore Jr. contributed 2 assists for them, while Jamari Smith had 4 rebounds.

Drake led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Drake had a 37-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Drake looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UIC. Murray State will aim to get back on the winning track at Northern Iowa.