Drake hosts Marquette after Dinnebier's 45-point game

Drake Bulldogs will host Marquette Golden Eagles today at 3 p.m. EDT in Des Moines, Iowa. This game follows an impressive performance by Drake's Katie Dinnebier, who scored 45 points in their recent 96-90 loss to Murray State. Drake currently holds a record of 22 wins and 11 losses, while Marquette has 20 wins and 10 losses this season. Both teams are strong in offensive rebounds, with Drake averaging 9.5 and Marquette slightly higher at 9.4 per game. Drake has a shooting percentage of 46.5%, which is significantly higher than the 37.8% that Marquette's opponents typically achieve. Marquette, however, averages 66.6 points per game, compared to the 69.9 points that Drake allows. Key players include Dinnebier, who averages 23.4 points, 7.3 assists, and 2.5 steals for Drake. Courtney Becker contributes with 11.6 points in the last 10 games. For Marquette, Skylar Forbes averages 15.4 points with a shooting percentage of 41.9%. In their last 10 games, Drake has won 7 and scored an average of 82.7 points. Meanwhile, Marquette has won 6 games, averaging 63.4 points during this stretch. Both teams will look to improve their standings with a win today.