DES MOINES, Iowa – The Panthers claimed the MVC Regular Season Title after defeating the Bulldogs of Drake 70-43 in the Knapp Center. Austin Phyfe led the Panthers with physical play in the paint, hauling in 18 rebounds, while scoring 17 points.
The Panthers opened the first half with a physical presence in the paint, scoring 24 first half points in the paint to take a 30-18 lead into halftime. The Panthers shot 42 percent from the field in the opening twenty minutes while holding the Bulldogs to 31 percent from the field.