DES MOINES, Iowa — In an exciting matchup on Wednesday night, Daniel Abreu led the Drake Bulldogs to a close 66-62 victory against Illinois State, contributing a remarkable 23 points.
Abreu showcased his shooting prowess by making 7 of 9 field goals, including 4 of 5 from three-point territory, and was perfect from the free-throw line, converting all 5 attempts. His performance played a crucial role in the Bulldogs’ success, who now hold a record of 15 wins and 2 losses, as well as 5 wins and 2 losses in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Bennett Stirtz also had a significant impact on the game, scoring 20 points with a shooting mark of 7 for 15. He was effective from long range as well, making 4 of 9 three-pointers, and added eight assists to his stat line. Mitch Mascari supported the team with 9 points, hitting 3 of 8 from three-point territory.

The Illinois State Redbirds, who now stand at 10-8 overall and 2-5 in the conference, saw Chase Walker stepping up as their leading scorer with 20 points. Dalton Banks contributed 13 points, while Landon Wolf added 12 points and recorded two steals.

Looking ahead, both teams are set to return to the court on Saturday. Drake will be traveling to face off against Indiana State, while Illinois State will be hosting Missouri State.