Drake built a 14 point second half lead then held off a late UNI rally for an 82-74 win in Cedar Falls. It was the eighth straight win for the Bulldogs who remained tied at the top of the Missouri Valley race with Bradley with three to play. Drake coach Darian DeVries.

Tucker DeVries led the way with 19 points. Roman Penn scored 16 and had nine assists as Drake improved to 13-4 in the Valley and 22-6 overall.

DeVries says Penn took control down the stretch after UNI made a late run.

Bowen Born led UNI with 16 points. The loss for the Panthers was their sixth straight.