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UAB 74, at Drake 69

Friday, December 5, 2025 · Final

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UAB Blazers

20-12 · L1 · #98 (1482 ELO +28)

33 41 74

Drake Bulldogs

14-20 · L1 · #136 (1369 ELO -28)

32 37 69

Knapp Center · Des Moines, IA

Attendance: 3,560

Officials: Tyler Kumpf, Antinio Petty, Bret Smith

UAB Holds Off Drake in Tight Nonconference Road Victory

DES MOINES, Iowa (Interstat) — In a gritty, defensive-minded contest that defied pregame expectations, the UAB Blazers went on the road and snapped the Drake Bulldogs’ three-game winning streak with a 74-69 victory in a nonconference men’s basketball game Friday night at a packed Knapp Center. The game, played before an announced crowd of 3,560, was a stark contrast to the offensive showcase many anticipated. National statistical models had heavily favored Drake, projecting an 82.9% probability of a Bulldogs victory. However, UAB’s persistent defense and timely scoring in the final minutes secured a significant road win, improving the Blazers to… Read more...

Top Statlines

Jalen Quinn DRKE 38m 26p 6r 1a
Evan Chatman UAB 27m 7p 15r 2b
KyeRon Lindsay-Martin UAB 24m 14p 11r 3b

Forecasting

ELO Probability DRKE 82.4%

Spread DRKE -2

Money Line DRKE -130/UAB +110

Over/Under 146.5 (Under)