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    DRKE
    Drake BulldogsDrakeDRKE
    21-2, 11-2 MVC
    55
    21-2, 11-2 MVC
    Final
    12T
    Drake
    DRKE
    322355
    Murray St
    MUR
    182745
    MUR
    Murray State RacersMurray StMUR
    11-13, 5-8 MVC
    45
    11-13, 5-8 MVC

    Drake Bulldogs @ Murray State Racers

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    Game Leaders

    DRKEMUR
    Points
    Bennett Stirtz
    23
    B. Stirtz#14
    9/16 FG, 4/4 FT
    23
    Points
    Nick Ellington
    10
    N. Ellington#23
    5/5 FG, 0/0 FT
    10
    Rebounds
    Tavion Banks
    5
    T. Banks#6
    4 DREB, 1 OREB
    5
    Rebounds
    Nick Ellington
    3
    N. Ellington#23
    2 DREB, 1 OREB
    3
    Assists
    Bennett Stirtz
    4
    B. Stirtz#14
    2 TO, 39 MIN
    4
    Assists
    JaCobi Wood
    4
    J. Wood#24
    2 TO, 40 MIN
    4
    Full Box Score

    Team Stats

    DRKE
    MUR

    51% (22-43)

    Field Goal %

    41% (17-41)

    25% (2-8)

    Three Point %

    20% (3-15)

    82% (9-11)

    Free Throw %

    80% (8-10)

    8

    Turnovers

    8

    27

    Rebounds

    19

    19

    Largest Lead

    2

    Full Team Stats

    Game Information

    Murray, KY

    Referee:Kelly Self

    Referee:Deron White

    Referee:Keith Patterson

    Video Highlights

    Stirtz scores 23 as Drake takes down Murray State 55-45

    — Bennett Stirtz's 23 points helped Drake defeat Murray State 55-45 on Tuesday night and extend its winning streak to nine games.
    Feb 5, 2026, 10:53 am - Data Skrive

    Probabilities & Game Flow

    Drake Bulldogs logo
    DRKE
    100%

    According to ESPN Analytics

    Data is currently unavailable.

    2025-26 Standings

    NCAA Division I
    Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley ConferenceCONFGBOVR
    Belmont16-4-26-6
    Bradley13-7321-13
    Illinois State12-8423-13
    Murray State12-8420-13
    UIC12-8419-16
    Northern Iowa11-9523-13
    Valparaiso11-9518-15
    Southern Illinois10-10616-16
    Drake6-141014-20
    Indiana State4-161211-21
    Evansville3-17137-25
    Full Standings

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