Drake coach Jeff Rutter says the goal for his Bulldogs is a sixth place or high finish in the Missouri Valley Conference. Drake is currently seventh with a 5-7 record and the Bulldogs’ 79-72 loss at Bradley on Saturday was their third straight.

Drake is at home Tuesday night to host Valley co-leader Illinois State. The Redbirds are coming off a 41-point loss at Wichita State. Tip-time from the Knapp Center in Des Moines is a 7-p.m.

(Learfield Sports)