DES MOINES, Iowa — In an exciting match on Sunday, Murray State triumphed over Drake with a final score of 66-59, propelled by an impressive performance from Terence Harcum, who led the scoring with 20 points.
Harcum demonstrated his sharp shooting skills, making 5 of 9 attempts from the field, including four 3-pointers out of seven tries. He also exhibited his precision from the foul line, converting all six of his free-throw attempts. Murray State’s record improved to 8-7 overall and 2-2 in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Kylen Milton contributing 15 points to the victory.
For Drake, which now holds a record of 12-2 and stands at 2-2 in the conference, Isaia Howard showcased a solid performance, accumulating 13 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Bennett Stirtz matched Howard’s score with 13 points of his own, adding four assists and five steals to his stat line, while Mitch Mascari rounded out the scoring with 11 points.
The game was tightly contested, as both teams ended the first half tied at 26-26, with Harcum scoring eight points before the break. The decisive moment came in the final minute of the second half when Harcum knocked down a crucial 3-pointer, giving Murray State a lead they would not relinquish, ultimately making the score 62-59.