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Drake men beat Belmont to maintain share of MVC lead

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February 21st, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Drake’s home court winning streak is now 20 games. The Bulldogs raced out to a 10 point halftime lead and cruised to an 84-69 win over Belmont to maintain a share of the Missouri Valley Conference lead.

That’s Drake coach Darian DeVries. The Bulldogs shot 52 percent for the game, including 10 of 21 from three point range, to move to 14-3 in the Valley. The Bulldogs also avenged a 22-point loss in the first game against the Bruins.

Tucker DeVries led four Bulldogs in double figures with 21 points.