Last Second Free Throws Clip Sycamores

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – For 45 straight games entering Friday night, Drake has claimed a win in Missouri Valley Conference play. And for nearly three quarters at Hulman Center, that streak almost came to a screeching halt courtesy of a swarming, oppressive defense by Indiana State.

But the Bulldogs (14-4, 6-0 Missouri Valley) were able to turn some of that same defensive pressure against the host Sycamores (9-9, 3-4) and hit a pair of free throws with four seconds left on the clock to clip Indiana State for the 70-68 win in front of 1,408 fans.

"We just have to be able to close the deal," Indiana State Head Coach Vicki Hall said. "What happened in the fourth quarter was Drake gave us a taste of…