Drake vs. Illinois State - Postgame Notes (Jan. 31)

TEAM NOTES

Drake improved its school-record start to 16-0. The 16-straight wins are the second-most in program history.
Drake's 16-straight wins equal the 1950-51 Oklahoma State team for the fourth-most wins to start a season since World War II in Valley history.
Drake improved to 36-4 at the Knapp Center under head coach Darian DeVries.
Drake is 7-0 in Valley play for the first time since 2007-08 and the third time in program history.
Drake is 27-16 in Valley games under head coach Darian DeVries.
Illinois State's early 11-point lead was the second-biggest deficit Drake has faced this season and just the third-double-digit deficit the Bulldogs have allowed.
Drake led at half for the 14th time this season.
Drake was held to four three-pointers for the third-straight game.
Drake outrebounded Illinois State, 41-36, to improve to 47-7 in the last three seasons when outrebounding its opponent.
Drake scored 52 points in the paint, its third-most of the season and second-straight game with 50 or more points in the paint.
Illinois State's 18 turnovers were the most Drake has forced in a Valley game this season.
Drake attempted 10 free throws, its second-fewest of the season.

INDIVIDUAL NOTES

Darnell Brodie set a career-high of 20 points and had his second game this season shooting 100 percent from the floor as he was a perfect 10-of-10 from the floor. He added 10 rebounds for his third-straight game with 10 or more rebounds and second double-double in the last three games.
Roman Penn had nine assists to mark the 10th time this season he has had five or more assists in a game and the fourth time he has had eight or more.
D.J. Wilkins had his second game in a row with three made three-pointers, making it his eighth this season with three or more made. He made three of the Bulldogs four three-pointers.
Joseph Yesufu played a key role in overtime, as he scored five of the Bulldogs seven points. He finished with nine points and the Bulldogs were +11 with him on the court.
Tremell Murphy had 13 points, marking his sixth game this season with double-digit points.
ShanQuan Hemphill was to a season-low six points in just the second game this season he hasn't scored in double figures.

SERIES NOTES

Drake improved to 33-62 all-time against Illinois State and has won five of the last 10 meetings.
Drake is now 15-14 against the Redbirds in the Knapp Center and has won three of the last four at home.

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