Des Moines, Iowa; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State faces Drake after Shannon Dowell scored 22 points in Illinois State's 66-55 victory against the Missouri State Bears. The Bulldogs have ...

Northern Iowa averages 74.7 points and has outscored opponents by 7.3 points per game. The Redbirds are 7-6 in MVC play. Illinois State has a 5-1 record in games decided by at least 10 points.