Omaha Edges Southern Utah in Back-and-Forth Non-Conference Matchup
OMAHA, Neb. (Interstat) — The Omaha Mavericks earned their first win of the season Saturday, holding off the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 90-85 at Baxter Arena. Tony Osburn led the Mavericks with 27 points and four assists, while Grant Stubblefield added 15 points and six assists. Omaha shot efficiently, hitting 10 of 19 from three-point range and 20 of 25 from the free-throw line. Southern Utah, which also moved to 1-3, was led by Zach Bell and Elijah Duval, who each scored 20 points. The Thunderbirds outrebounded Omaha but could not overcome the Mavericks’ superior outside shooting and performance at the foul line in front of 3,515 fans.