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Robbins scores 23 to lead Drake over UMKC 76-58; Haldeman leads N. Iowa past CS Bakersfield 67-55

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November 14th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Liam Robbins had a career-high 23 points as Drake beat UMKC 76-58 on Wednesday night. Robbins hit 8 of 10 shots and had five blocks. Anthony Murphy had 11 points, six rebounds and three blocks for Drake (2-1). Garrett Sturtz added 11 points and seven rebounds and Roman Penn had eight rebounds and eight assists.

Jordan Giles had 15 points for the Roos (1-2). Javan White added 11 points and five steals and Brandon McKissic had 10 points. Drake faces Simpson at home on Sunday. Kansas City faces Milwaukee on the road on Friday.

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Spencer Haldeman scored 15 points as Northern Iowa defeated Cal State Bakersfield 67-55 on Wednesday night. AJ Green had 14 points for Northern Iowa (3-0). Trae Berhow added 14 points. Isaiah Brown had 11 points and seven rebounds for the hosts. Cameron Allen had 16 points for the Roadrunners (1-2).

Northern Iowa plays Northern Colorado at home on Saturday. Cal State Bakersfield matches up against Life Pacific at home on Friday.