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Missouri State basketball comeback attempt falls short, Bears swept by Drake

The Missouri State men’s basketball team lost a second-straight game to Drake University Wednesday, Jan. 27 78-73 at JQH Arena.

Drake won both games of the series, sweeping MSU when the Bears had a chance to put themselves in contention for a Missouri Valley Conference regular season title.

A pair of threes from junior Jared Ridder helped keep the game close in the early stages. Drake led 14-13 at the 11:41 mark of the first half.

Drake maintained a slim lead the rest of the half, taking a 44-35 lead into the break. Missouri State shot 26.