OMAHA, Neb. (Interstat) — Quinn Denker scored 22 points and Brock Wisne added 20 to lead Northern Colorado to a 75-70 win over Omaha in a nonconference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at Baxter Arena. The Bears improved to 8-1 overall, while the Mavericks fell to 3-7.

Northern Colorado led 36-33 at halftime and maintained a narrow edge throughout the second half. Omaha’s Ja’Sean Glover scored a game-high 26 points and Lance Waddles added 19, but the Mavericks could not overtake the Bears.

Northern Colorado shot 43.3% from the field and made 10 3-pointers. Omaha shot 43.6% but was outscored by nine points from beyond the arc. The Bears next host South Dakota on Saturday, while Omaha travels to Portland State.