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Drake vs Northern Iowa Final: 88-81 - Recap
Northern Iowa was burned for 28 points by Roman Penn on Wednesday as Drake picked up a 88-81 win at Knapp Center.
Bettors who backed Drake were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -8.5.
Drake got 12 points from D.J. Wilkins and another 12 points from Darnell Brodie. Roman Penn contributed 6 assists, while Garrett Sturtz cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Northern Iowa got a 30-point performance from Bowen Born, who was supported by 15 points from Landon Wolf. Tytan Anderson had 3 assists in a losing cause for Northern Iowa, while Tytan Anderson grabbed 10 rebounds.
Drake trailed at halftime, 33-29.
Drake had a 43-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Drake heads into a battle against Valparaiso. Northern Iowa, meanwhile, will have their next action against Bradley.