Tucker DeVries had 25 points in Drake's 77-56 win against Illinois State on Wednesday night.
Atin Wright scored 12 points for the Bulldogs (15-3, 6-1 Missouri Valley Conference). Darnell Brodie finished with 11 points.
Darius Burford led the way for the Redbirds (8-10, 2-5) with 14 points. Dalton Banks added 13 points for Illinois State.