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MVC women's basketball: Drake clinches back-to-back MVC tournament titles with fourth-quarter stand

The Drake head women’s basketball coach discusses her team’s expectations during the team’s media day on Monday. Cody Goodwin

MOLINE, Ill. — It was a fitting final given the crowd turnout. The Drake and Northern Iowa fan bases consistently made the most noise all weekend, significantly trumping any other school. They went head-to-head on Sunday, often trying to drown the other out with cheers and chants.

Those in blue made the final noise.

Backed by a late defensive stand, Drake capped another magical Missouri Valley Conference Tournament run with its second straight tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth.