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The Drake Bulldogs (13-2, 3-2 MVC) host the Evansville Purple Aces (6-10, 3-2 MVC) in a matchup of MVC rivals at Knapp Center, beginning at 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
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How to Watch Drake vs. Evansville
- Game day: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Game time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
Drake 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.8 | 35 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 43 | 173 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 29.1 | 336 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 21.5 | 1 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.1 | 53 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.1 | 44 |
Evansville 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 42.2 | 301 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 41.9 | 115 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 29.5 | 326 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 33.4 | 293 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.6 | 194 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.8 | 192 |
Drake vs. Evansville Stat Insights
Points
- The Bulldogs average just three more points than the Purple Aces allow (68.9).
- Drake is 7-1 when scoring more than 68.9 points.
- Evansville has a 5-2 record when conceding fewer than 71.9 points.
- The Purple Aces average 65.2 points, 7.1 more than the Bulldogs allow.
- Evansville is 5-7 when scoring over 58.1 points.
- Drake is 10-0 when it concedes less than 65.2 points.
- The Bulldogs have outscored opponents by 206 points this year (13.8 per game), but the Purple Aces have been outscored by 59 points (3.7 per game).
Shooting
- The Bulldogs shoot 48.8% from the field, 6.9% higher than the Purple Aces allow defensively.
- In games when Drake shoots better than 41.9% from the field, it is 12-1 overall.
- Evansville is 5-4 straight up when shooting over 43% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Bulldogs and Purple Aces rebound at around the same rate, with the Bulldogs averaging 0.4 fewer rebounds per game.
- Evansville is 3-0 overall when tops in terms of rebounding. Drake is 1-1 when it comes up short on the glass.
- The Bulldogs average 9.1 offensive boards, topping the Purple Aces by three per contest.
- When the Bulldogs collect more offensive rebounds, they are 12-2 overall. When grabbing fewer, the Purple Aces are 3-4.
- On the boards, Drake is +7.600000000000001 rebounds per game, but Evansville is -3.8999999999999986.
Drake Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2025 | Illinois State | Home |
| 1/18/2025 | Indiana State | Away |
| 1/22/2025 | Valparaiso | Home |
Evansville Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2025 | Northern Iowa | Away |
| 1/18/2025 | Belmont | Home |
| 1/22/2025 | UIC | Home |