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Northern Iowa next up for No. 23 Drake
Jan 26, 2008 - 2:44 PM Northern Iowa (12-7) at No. 23 Drake (17-1) 6:05 pm ESTDES MOINES, Iowa (Ticker) - Ranked for the first time since the1974-75 season, No. 23 Drake puts its 16-game winning streak onthe line against Northern Iowa on Saturday.The Bulldogs (17-1, 8-0 Missouri Valley Conference), one of thenation's biggest surprises, have not lost since November 24against then-No. 24 Saint Mary's. Drake, which 10-0 at home, defeated Northern Iowa (12-7, 4-4)twice last season.The Bulldogs are led offensively by sophomore guard Josh Youngat 15.7 points per game. Senior guard Leonard Houston averages14.7 points and junior forward Jonathan Cox 11.8 points and 8.6rebounds.Northern Iowa has followed a four-game losing streak with a pairof victories, including a 65-58 triumph at Wichita State onWednesday.- NCAA BB
FINAL 1ST 2ND TOTAL
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NORTHERN IOWA 24 30 54
DRAKE (23) 32 26 58 FINAL
Jan 26 7:53 PM - NCAA BB
NORTHERN IOWA 24
(23) DRAKE 32 HALFTIME
Jan 26 6:51 PM
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