Omaha
1-0,0-0Summit League
Mid-America Christian
0-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Amer. Christian | 33 | 32 | 65 |
| Omaha | 41 | 32 | 73 |
Nov 2, 2026 | Men's Basketball
OMAHA – Cahmai Crosby scored a career-high 21 points, and four players reached double figures for the Omaha men's basketball team (1-0) in a 73-65 win over Mid-America Christian (1-1) on Monday night at Baxter Arena.
Deke Thompson also scored a career-high 13 points, while Johnny Jordan Jr. added 13 points in his first collegiate game. Grant Stubblefield chipped in 11 points for the Mavericks.
It was back-and-forth early on, but an 11-0 run with just under 11 minutes remaining in the first half gave Omaha a 10-point lead at 23-13. The Evangels worked their way back to tie the game at 28 with just over five minutes remaining, but Omaha closed the half on a 13-5 run to take a 41-33 lead into the break. Jordan Jr. and Thompson each scored 11 points in the first half, while the Mavericks shot 50% (8-for-16) from beyond the arc.
The Evangels made another charge to start the second half, tying the game at 47 with 14:45 remaining. Omaha clamped down defensively and went on a 24-6 run over the next 11 minutes to put the game out of reach, building a 71-53 lead with just over three minutes to play.
Omaha shot 46% (23-for-50) from the field and held the Evangels to 42% shooting. The Mavericks outrebounded MACU, 42-29, and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds that led to 10 second-chance points. Isaac Ondekane and Dace Pleasant led the Mavericks with seven rebounds apiece. Omaha also got out in transition early and often, resulting in 20 fast-break points.
Omaha will be back in action Friday as it heads to Provo, Utah, to face No. 25 BYU. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
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