Overview
- Drake (5-0) and Vanderbilt (6-0) will compete in the Shriners Children's Charleston Classic championship game on Sunday at 8:30 PM ET at TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina.
- Vanderbilt, led by guard Jason Edwards averaging 16 points per game, boasts a high-scoring offense with 85.8 points per game this season.
- Drake's star guard Bennett Stirtz leads the Bulldogs with 18.8 points, 5.4 assists, and 2 steals per game, while their defense allows just 57 points per game.
- Vanderbilt is favored by 3.5 points, but analysts note Drake's defensive prowess and slower pace could challenge the Commodores' high-tempo strategy.
- The game will be broadcast on ESPN, with live streaming available on Fubo, as both teams aim to maintain their perfect records and secure the tournament title.