EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A pair of second half runs by Drake University proved to be the difference with the Bulldogs edging the University of Evansville men's basketball team by a final of 60-59 inside the Ford Center on Saturday afternoon. Box Score (PDF) Leading by six points at halftime, the Purple Aces (4-10, 0-3 MVC) saw the lead dwindle in the opening minutes of the second half with Drake (11-5, 2-1 MVC) rallying to go up by as many as nine points midway through the final 20 minutes. UE rallied late and came within inches of hitting a game-winner at the buzzer.
Aces edged by Drake in home contest
