Abreu scores 23 as Drake takes down Illinois State 66-62

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Daniel Abreu had 23 points in Drake’s 66-62 win over Illinois State on Wednesday night.

Abreu shot 7 for 9 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (15-2, 5-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points while shooting 7 for 15, including 4 for 9 from beyond the arc and added eight assists. Mitch Mascari shot 3 for 8 from beyond the arc to finish with nine points.

Chase Walker led the way for the Redbirds (10-8, 2-5) with 20 points. Illinois State also got 13 points from Dalton Banks. Landon Wolf had 12 points and two steals.

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Both teams play again on Saturday. Drake visits Indiana State and Illinois State hosts Missouri State.

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