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Ryan scores 33, Evansville tops Drake 84-78 in OT

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February 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Colt Ryan scored 33 points Sunday night and Evansville defeated Drake 84-78 in overtime Sunday night. Ryan, who made a 3-pointer with 18 seconds to play in regulation to tie the game at 66, was 14 of 15 from the free-throw line — making all 10 of his attempts in overtime — for the Purple Aces (14-11, 7-6 Missouri Valley). Ben Simons led the Bulldogs (11-13, 5-8) with 27 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 5 of 7 from 3-point range in Evansville, Indiana. Richard Carter scored 13 points, Seth VanDeest scored 11 and Jordan Clarke had 10 points and 14 rebounds for Drake.