Despite career high, ISU Sycamores fall at Drake 76-59

DES MOINES, IA (1-11-2006) – Despite a career-high 17 points from junior Russell Trudeau, Indiana State dropped their fifth straight conference game falling against the Drake Bulldogs 76-59. Drake used a balanced offensive attack with five players in double figures to improve their record to 10-7 (3-3) while Indiana State is now 8-6 (1-5).

The Sycamores trailed the Bulldogs at the half 36-31, despite game-highs in the first 20 minutes from Trudeau (nine) and junior Trent Wurtz with eight. Wurtz finished the game with 11 points and led the team in rebounds with four. Sophomore Gabe Moore was the only other double-digit scorer for ISU, finishing the game with 13 on 5-7 shooting from the floor, including a perfect 3-3 from behind the arc.

The Bulldogs had greater success on the boards then the Sycamores during the night, out rebounding the visiting team 33-23 and led in field goal percentage 53%-44%. Indiana State did find success from three-point land shooting 52% compared to Drake’s 47%.

The Sycamores will face their next conference test at home on Sunday against the Creighton Bluejays with tip-off scheduled for 1:05 p.m., CST. USA-365.com provides live Internet audio streaming with Brian Fritz providing the play-by-play and Jim Waugh the color commentary. The pre-game show starts at 12:40 p.m. (CST), with the tip-off set for 1:05 p.m., CST / 2:05 p.m., EST on www.USA-365.com.

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