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Drake Overpowers Top-Seeded Redbirds to Reach MVC Tournament Title Game

MOLINE, Ill. – The Drake University women's basketball team won their fourth-straight game in a 74-54 blowout over No. 1 seed and MVC regular season co-champion Illinois State (24-8, 17-3). With the win, the Bulldogs (21-9, 14-6) advanced to the MVC Tournament finals for the 16th time in program history.

Maggie Bair led the Bulldogs in scoring again with 19 points and also grabbed 10 rebounds to lead all players and complete her 12th double-double of the season.

Grace Berg and Courtney Becker also added double figure nights with 16 points and 13 points, respectively.