Drake secures 72-67 victory against Bradley to reach title game of MVC Tournament

Published Mar. 9, 2024 10:43 p.m. ET
Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Atin Wright had 20 points in Drake's 72-67 victory over Bradley on Saturday night in a Missouri Valley Conference Tournament semifinal.

Drake will play Indiana State for the tournament championship on Sunday.

Wright added three steals for the Bulldogs (27-6). Tucker DeVries scored 17 points while shooting 3 for 12 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 9 of 10 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds. Conor Enright shot 2 for 6 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points.

The Braves (22-11) were led in scoring by Connor Hickman, who finished with 21 points. Duke Deen added 13 points and five assists for Bradley. Almar Atlason also had eight points.

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The score was 38-all at halftime after Enright put up 10 points in the first half for Drake. Wright scored 15 points in the second half to help lead Drake's victory.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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