The Drake Bulldogs edged out a one-point overtime victory at Illinois State on Wednesday night. Roman Penn split a pair of free throws late in regulation to send it to the extra session. Garrett Sturtz hit a pair of free throws in overtime with 1:24 left that would prove to be the winning points.

The two teams went back and forth all-night before the defenses locked down at the end of the overtime period. DJ Wilkins and Tucker DeVries both scored 18 points. ShanQuan Hemphill dropped in 15 points and Garrett Sturtz had 14.

The Bulldogs have now won three games by one point on the road in MVC play. Drake improved to 15-6 overall and 6-2 in the Valley.

Next up for the Bulldogs is a home meeting with Loyola on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.