BEAUMONT, Texas (Interstat) — Lance Waddles scored 25 points to lead Omaha to an 85-82 overtime victory over Lamar in a nonconference men’s basketball game Saturday at Montagne Center.

The Mavericks led 43-32 at halftime, but the Cardinals mounted a furious second-half comeback, outscoring Omaha 44-33 to force overtime tied at 76. Omaha controlled the extra period, outscoring Lamar 9-6 to secure the win. Waddles was supported by Paul Djobet’s 22 points for Omaha. Rob Lee scored a game-high 24 points for Lamar in the loss.

Attendance was 1,120. Omaha improved to 7-7. Lamar fell to 5-6.