The Drake Bulldogs romped past the Southern Illinois Salukis 82-59 on Saturday at the Knapp Center. The Bulldogs won the game in the first half with a 45-22 lead at the break.

Roman Penn scored 21 points and dished out 8 assists. Tucker DeVries add 15 points and DJ Wilkins had 12. Darnell Brodie notched a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds. The Bulldogs improved to 21-6 on the season.

Southern Illinois got 13 points each from Lance Jones and Jewaun Newton. The Salukis drop to 19-8.