VALPARAISO, Ind. — Darnell Brodie had 21 points in Drake's 83-65 victory over Valparaiso on Wednesday night.
Brodie added nine rebounds for the Bulldogs (6-1, 1-0 Missouri Valley Conference). Tucker DeVries scored 16 points while going 5 of 13 from the floor, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and 5 for 7 from the line, and added six rebounds. Kyron Gibson shot 4 for 7, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.
Isaiah Stafford finished with 20 points, seven rebounds and three steals for the Beacons (4-3, 0-1). Cooper Schwieger added 13 points and six rebounds for Valparaiso. Darius DeAveiro also had 11 points and five assists.
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Both teams next play Saturday. Drake hosts Missouri State and Valparaiso plays Belmont on the road.
