Oral Roberts 71, at Omaha 80

OMAHA, Neb. (Interstat) — In a game defined by a decisive first-half surge and a resilient star performance, the Omaha Mavericks held off a persistent Oral Roberts squad for an 80-71 victory in Summit League men’s basketball action Wednesday night at Baxter Arena. A crowd of 3,328 watched the Mavericks (15-14, 6-6) build a commanding 13-point halftime lead behind a blistering offensive display and then withstand multiple second-half charges from the Golden Eagles (6-22, 3-9) to secure the season sweep. The most critical phase of the contest unfolded in the opening period, where Omaha’s offensive efficiency proved overwhelming. The Mavericks… Read more...