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Drake vs Missouri State Final: 78-73 - Recap
Drake grabbed a 78-73 win over Missouri State on Wednesday, behind a 24-point effort from Shanquan Hemphill at JQH Arena.
Drake was a -4.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Drake got 18 points from Roman Penn and another 11 points from D.J. Wilkins. Shanquan Hemphill contributed 3 assists, while Darnell Brodie cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
Missouri State got 23 points from Isiaih Mosley in a losing cause and another 20 points from Gaige Prim. Gaige Prim contributed 4 assists for them, while Gaige Prim had 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Drake were victorious, as the score was 44-36 at the break.
Drake won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-31.
Drake heads into a battle against Illinois State. Missouri State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Loyola-Chicago.