Missouri State Bears (21-5, 13-2 MVC) will face off against the Drake Bulldogs (18-8, 12-3 MVC) in an exciting matchup in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday at 3 p.m. EST. The Bears are coming off a 75-72 win over Northern Iowa, led by Lacy Stokes’ 21 points. The Bulldogs, who have a 9-3 home court record, will look to secure a victory with their strong 3-point shooting and ability to limit turnovers.
Drake averages 15.8 turnovers per game and is undefeated when they have fewer turnovers than their opponents. Missouri State, on the other hand, boasts a 13-2 record against MVC opponents and excels in defensive rebounds, led by Kaemyn Bekemeier. The Bears will aim to capitalize on their higher shooting percentage and stingy defense to secure a win on the road.
Key players to watch in this matchup include Katie Dinnebier and Abbie Aalsma for the Bulldogs, and Lacy Stokes and Kyrah Daniels for the Bears. Both teams have been performing well in their last 10 games, with Drake averaging 76.7 points and Missouri State averaging 75.3 points per game.
This highly anticipated game marks the first meeting between the Bulldogs and the Bears in conference play this season. Fans can expect an intense battle between these two competitive teams.
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