DES MOINES, Iowa – Drake shot 78.3% in the first half before extending their lead in the second frame to defeat the University of Evansville men's basketball team by a final of 85-71 on Sunday afternoon at the Knapp Center.
Shamar Givance had another outstanding effort for the Purple Aces (8-13, 6-9 MVC), leading the team with 19 points on a 9-of-14 shooting day. Evan Kuhlman and Iyen Enaruna registered 13 points apiece. Kuhlman knocked down five of his seven attempts while Enaruna finished 6-of-11. Leading the Bulldogs (22-2, 13-2 MVC) was Joseph Yesufu, who hit 12 out of 14 attempts to score 32 points.