ncaab Game Recap
Illinois State Falls 78-76 to Drake - Recap
Illinois State was victimized for 20 points and 10 rebounds by Darnell Brodie as Drake defeated them 78-76 in NCAA action on Sunday.
Drake won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -18.0-point spread.
Tremell Murphy had 13 points for Drake and D.J. Wilkins chipped in with 11 points. Roman Penn had 9 assists for them, while Darnell Brodie was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Illinois State got 27 points from Antonio Reeves in a losing cause and another 14 points from DJ Horne. Howard Fleming Jr. contributed 4 assists for them, while DJ Horne had 7 rebounds.
Drake was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Drake won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-34.