The Missouri Valley Conference Championship pits No. 1 seed Drake against No. 2 seed Bradley, vying for an NCAA Tournament spot. Drake, led by MVP Bennett Stirtz, seeks a second title in four years, while Bradley aims for its first since 2019. The teams split their regular-season meetings, promising an intense showdown.
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Drake Advances to MVC Championship with Gritty Win Over Belmont
Top-seeded Drake overcame a halftime deficit to defeat No. 4 Belmont, 57-50, in the MVC Tournament semifinals. Bennett Stirtz scored 24 points, including 16 in the second half. The win marks Drake's sixth consecutive victory and advances them to their sixth MVC title game, with head coach Ben McCollum setting a program record for wins in his first season.
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