Liam Robbins
FILE - Drake's Liam Robbins, left, heads to the basket as Illinois State's Matt Chastain defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference men's tournament in St. Louis. As coach Richard Pitino starts a pivotal eighth year at Minnesota, the Gophers will again try to bounce back from a bad season after finishing in 12th place in the Big Ten in 2019-20. Liam Robbins, one of three transfers and six newcomers on the roster, will attempt to replace departed star center Daniel Oturu. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Pitino, Gophers again have new look with trio of transfers

By Dave Campbell Nov. 10, 2020 06:15 PM EST

Utah guard Both Gach (11) shoots as Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV (25) defends in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Utah guard Gach transfers to home state team, Minnesota

Jun. 17, 2020 09:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 6, 2020, file photo, Northern Iowa's AJ Green (4) has his shot blocked by Drake's Liam Robbins (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference men's tournament in St. Louis. Minnesota has added two accomplished frontcourt players to the roster, bringing in Liam Robbins from Drake and Brandon Johnson from Western Michigan. The Gophers announced the signing of both big men on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Gophers get big men transfers Liam Robbins, Brandon Johnson

Apr. 15, 2020 03:28 PM EDT

Drake's D.J. Wilkins shoots as Bradley's Danya Kingsby, left, and Ari Boya, right, defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 7, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Bradley beats Drake 76-66 in MVC tournament semifinal

Mar. 07, 2020 06:06 PM EST

Drake's Roman Penn celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northern Iowa in the quarterfinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference men's tournament Friday, March 6, 2020, in St. Louis. Drake upset Northern Iowa 77-56. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Penn, Drake light up MVC champ N Iowa in quarters 77-56

Mar. 06, 2020 04:05 PM EST

Drake's Noah Thomas (14) reaches for the ball as Northern Iowa's Noah Carter, right, watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference men's tournament Friday, March 6, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Drake Bulldogs at Northern Iowa Panthers 3/6/2020

Mar. 06, 2020 01:54 PM EST

Robbins carries Drake past Illinois St. 75-65 in MVC tourney

Mar. 05, 2020 09:57 PM EST
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Liam Robbins had 18 points as Drake defeated Illinois State 75-65 in the Missouri Valley Conference Tourney first round on Thursday night. ...

Phyfe leads Northern Iowa past Drake 70-43

Feb. 29, 2020 08:43 PM EST
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Austin Phyfe scored 17 points and grabbed 18 rebounds and Northern Iowa rolled past Drake 70-43 on Saturday to capture the Missouri...

Krutwig carries Loyola of Chicago over Drake 64-60

Feb. 25, 2020 10:39 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Cameron Krutwig scored 17 points, grabbed seven rebounds and made three assists and Loyola Chicago held off Drake 64-60 on Tuesday night for its...

Fisher III scores 21 to lead Illinois St. past Drake 57-53

Feb. 22, 2020 07:02 PM EST
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Keith Fisher III had a season-high 21 points as Illinois State narrowly defeated Drake 57-53 on Saturday. Antonio...

Penn puts Drake over Valparaiso 77-75 in OT

Feb. 19, 2020 11:48 PM EST
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Roman Penn scored 18 points, including a jumper that put his team on top for good in overtime, as Drake narrowly beat Valparaiso 77-75...

Drake continues Evansville's MVC plight in 85-80 win

Feb. 16, 2020 06:24 PM EST
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Anthony Murphy posted career highs scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds and Drake beat Evansville 85-80 on Sunday. ...

Green sparks late flurry as N. Iowa turns back Drake 83-73

Feb. 08, 2020 06:44 PM EST
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — A.J. Green scored 34 points with six 3-pointers and sparked a late run as Northern Iowa rallied in the final minutes to turn aside...

Williams beats buzzer to lift Indiana State over Drake 58-56

Jan. 29, 2020 09:59 PM EST
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Christian Williams made the winning layup as time expired, giving Indiana State a 58-56 victory over Drake on Wednesday night. ...

Benson, McGill propel Southern Illinois past Drake 66-49

Jan. 19, 2020 06:17 PM EST
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Barret Benson and Eric McGill scored 18 points apiece and Southern Illinois cruised to a 66-49 victory over Drake on Sunday. ...

Robbins leads Drake over Illinois St. 84-74

Jan. 16, 2020 11:10 PM EST
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Liam Robbins had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead five Drake players scoring in double figures and the Bulldogs extended their home...

Robbins scores 20 as Drake holds off Loyola-Chicago, 65-62

Jan. 07, 2020 11:53 PM EST
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Liam Robbins scored 20 points, many on key buckets, as Drake stretched its home win streak to nine games, defeating Loyola-Chicago 65...

Robbins scores 25 to carry Drake past Mount Marty 92-74

Dec. 17, 2019 10:38 PM EST
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Liam Robbins had a career-high 25 points plus 10 rebounds as Drake extended its home win streak to seven games, beating Mount Marty 92...

Dayton head coach Anthony Grant, left, speaks with Obi Toppin (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Drake, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Watson scores 20, No. 14 Dayton pulls away from Drake 78-47

By Joe Kay Dec. 14, 2019 09:07 PM EST

Penn, Wilkins lift Drake over SE Missouri 78-73

Dec. 07, 2019 08:45 PM EST
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Roman Penn led a balanced attack with 16 points and Drake scored the last six points of the game to defeat Southeastern Missouri State...