Drake used a 19-6 first half run to take control and cruised to a 70-56 win over Belmont in Des Moines. It was the Bulldog’s ninth straight victory as they enter the final week of the regular season tied with Bradley for the Missouri Valley lead.

That’s Drake coach Darian DeVries. Belmont was just one of 16 from behind the arc.

Drake is 14-4 in the Valley and 23-6 overall.