DES MOINES, Iowa – The Drake University women's basketball overcame a 14-point, third-quarter deficit for an 84-73 comeback victory over Southern Illinois in Missouri Valley Conference action Friday night at the Knapp Center.
Five players scored in double-figures for Drake (15-7, 10-0 MVC) led by redshirt junior Maddy Dean (Jordan, Minn.) who poured in a season-high 20 points off the bench. Redshirt sophomore Sara Rhine (Eldon, Mo.) added 18 points off the bench. Sophomores Becca Hittner (Urbandale, Iowa) and Brenni Rose (Shawnee, Kan.) each scored 14 points.