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Men’s basketball falls at Drake, 81-65

Box Score DES MOINES, Iowa – Battling a winter storm to get to Des Moines, the University of Evansville men's basketball team fell in its effort against Drake University by a final of 81-65 inside the Knapp Center on Saturday.

Ryan Taylor had a strong effort for UE (12-7, 2-4 MVC) as he notched 28 points on 9-of-15 shooting. Dru Smith finished the day with 14 points while sophomore K.J. Riley had 13

"Give them credit, they got out of the gate very well and we never recovered," Aces head coach Marty Simmons said.