Box Score
The UW-Parkside men's basketball team suffered their third consecutive Great Lakes Valley Conference defeat after an 86-78 loss Drury Thursday night. The loss dropped the Rangers to 3-6 in conference play and 6-10 overall.
The game was very tight for virtually the entire first half, although the Rangers were able to open up a 24-17 lead. Drury responded with a 9-0 run to take a 26-24 lead. The game remained tight for the remainder of the half with Drury heading into halftime with a slight 35-32 advantage.
For most of the second half Drury held a small but consistent lead. The Rangers were able to eventually cut that lead to just one, 67-66, with just over 6 minutes to play. Drury then went on a 9-2 run to take a 76-68 lead and the Rangers never got any closer than six from that point on.
Next, the Rangers will face Missouri S&T at home on Thursday, January 20, at 7:30 p.m.
