OMAHA, Neb. (Interstat) — The Omaha Mavericks used a dominant first half to build a lead and withstand a Denver rally for an 83-76 men’s basketball victory Sunday at Baxter Arena.

Omaha led 49-38 at halftime before the Pioneers tightened the game after the break. The Mavericks secured the win by capitalizing on Denver mistakes, scoring 13 points off turnovers while Denver managed just two. Omaha also held a 12-0 advantage in fastbreak points.

The win levels Omaha’s overall record at 14-14. Denver falls to 13-15. Attendance was 3,291.