The Drury Lady Panthers secured a spot in the Great Lakes Valley Conference championship game by defeating Upper Iowa 88-82 in the tournament semifinals. Led by Reese Schaaf's impressive performance with 23 rebounds and 21 points, they advanced for the eighth consecutive year, improving to 25-5 while Upper Iowa ended their season at 15-13.

The Big Picture

Drury's consistent success in reaching the championship game highlights their dominance in the GLVC, aiming for their eighth straight championship and 13th conference title in program history.

By the Numbers
  • Beth Matas Martin led with 26 points, shooting 10 for 16 from the field and 4 for 7 from three-point range.
  • Caitlynn Daniels added 18 points, while Anna Hitt contributed 15 to the victory.
  • Drury made 18 of 31 free throws, recording a 58% free-throw shooting percentage.
State of Play
  • Drury will face Lewis in the GLVC Championship game, marking the third consecutive year of the two teams meeting in the finals.
  • Drury has emerged victorious in the prior two championship encounters and now aims for another title to maintain their conference dominance.
What's Next

Drury is set to compete against Lewis in the upcoming GLVC Championship, seeking to continue their winning streak and secure another conference title.

Bottom Line

Drury Lady Panthers' triumph over Upper Iowa propels them to the championship game, showcasing their prowess and determination to claim another GLVC title in a prestigious program history.