Drake University advances to the semifinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament with a commanding win over Southern Illinois. Reserve guard Isaia Howard shines with a career-high 21 points, leading the Bulldogs' charge. We explore Drake's recent dominance in Arch Madness and their prospects for securing an NCAA Tournament bid.

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