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Evansville Falls 74-63 Against Drake - Game Recap
Drake got a 36-point performance from Joseph Yesufu as Drake handed Evansville a 74-63 defeat on Monday at Knapp Center.
Bettors who backed Drake were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -10.5 at sportsbooks.
Garrett Sturtz had 12 points for Drake and D.J. Wilkins chipped in with 11 points. Tremell Murphy had 3 assists for them, while Garrett Sturtz was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Evansville got a 17-point performance from Shamar Givance, who was supported by 16 points from Evan Kuhlman. Shamar Givance had 3 assists in a losing cause for Evansville, while Jax Levitch grabbed 7 rebounds.
Drake was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Drake won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-20.
Next game, Drake takes its act on the road to face Bradley looking for another win. For Evansville, they head home to face Missouri State.