Normal, Illinois; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -3; over/under is 125 BOTTOM LINE: Drake visits Illinois State after Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points in Drake's 85-81 overtime ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Drake Bulldogs (14-8, 8-3 MVC) completed their regular season sweep of the Midwest Valley Conference rival Illinois State Redbirds (14-8, 8-3 MVC) Friday night at the ...

Illinois State averages 6.8 more points per game (76.0) than Northern Iowa gives up to opponents (69.2). The Panthers and Redbirds square off Sunday for the first time in MVC play this season.

The Redbirds (15-10, 7-7) were led by Johnny Kinziger, who recorded 16 points, nine rebounds and three steals. Caden Boser added 10 points for Illinois State. Jordan Davis finished with eight points.