Drake Outlasts Murray State in High-Scoring Missouri Valley Affair
DES MOINES, Iowa (Interstat) — Jalen Quinn scored 34 points to lead Drake to a 101-90 men’s basketball victory over Murray State on Wednesday night at Knapp Center. The Bulldogs improved to .500 at 10-10 overall, while the Racers fell to 16-4.
Drake, which led 44-41 at halftime, pulled away in the second half behind efficient offense, posting an offensive rating of 124.0. Quinn was supported by Owen Larson’s 22 points. The Bulldogs capitalized at the free-throw line, making 32 of 41 attempts.
Murray State was led by Javon Jackson with 20 points and Roman Domon with 19. The Racers struggled from three-point range, shooting just 7 for 32. A crowd of 3,148 watched the Missouri Valley Conference matchup.