No. 9 seed Drake dashed Belmont's NCAA Tournament hopes with a 100-79 win in Friday's first MVC quarterfinal. Despite its 26-5 regular-season record, Belmont likely won't receive an at-large bid.

BOTTOM LINE: UIC and Drake play in the MVC Tournament. The Flames' record in MVC play is 13-8, and their record is 5-6 in non-conference play. UIC averages 75.8 points and has outscored opponents by 5 ...

BOTTOM LINE: Valparaiso plays in the MVC Tournament against Indiana State. The Beacons’ record in MVC games is 11-9, and their record is 6-5 against non-conference opponents. Valparaiso has a 5-11 ...

Drake Bulldogs (14-19, 8-14 MVC) vs. UIC Flames (18-14, 13-8 MVC) St. Louis; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UIC and Drake play in the MVC Tournament. The Flames’ record in MVC play is 13-8, and ...

BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State and Northern Iowa play in the MVC Tournament. The Redbirds' record in MVC play is 12-8, and their record is 8-3 against non-conference opponents. Illinois State ranks sixth ...

Valparaiso Beacons (0-31, 0-20 MVC) vs. Drake Bulldogs (11-19, 10-10 MVC) Coralville, Iowa; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Drake and Valparaiso square off in the MVC Tournament. The Bulldogs' ...

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -5.5; over/under is 128.5 BOTTOM LINE: Bradley squares off against Northern Iowa in the MVC Tournament. The Braves' record in MVC play is 14-7, and their record is 7-4 ...

BOTTOM LINE: Murray State plays in the MVC Tournament against UIC. The Racers are 12-8 against MVC opponents and 8-3 in non-conference play. Murray State has a 3-1 record in games decided by less than ...

BOTTOM LINE: Bradley and Valparaiso play in the MVC Tournament. The Braves have gone 13-7 against MVC teams, with a 7-4 record in non-conference play. Bradley is third in the MVC scoring 77.5 points ...

Evansville Purple Aces (8-24, 6-15 MVC) vs. Belmont Bruins (20-11, 16-4 MVC) Coralville, Iowa; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Belmont and Evansville play in the MVC Tournament. The Bruins' record in ...