Omaha defeats North Dakota 90-79

Omaha Dominates at Home, 90-79: A Comfortable Conference Win

The University of Omaha proved that its home court advantage is real, as it cruised past visiting North Dakota, 90-79, on Friday night at the sold-out Baxter Arena.

For the Mavericks (5-10 overall, 2-4 conference), this win marked a welcome respite from their recent struggles. The team's balanced attack, led by Tony Osburn's 27 points, was simply too much for the Fighting Hawks to handle. Osburn's 5-of-8 three-point shooting percentage was particularly impressive, as he made several clutch shots down the stretch.

Paul Djobet chipped in with a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Ja'Sean Glover added five assists and 10 points off the bench. The trio's efforts helped Omaha build a comfortable lead early, which it never relinquished.

The Bison (11-7 overall, 4-2 conference) struggled to contain Osburn, who was the focal point of Omaha's offense. Despite Eli King scoring 21 points for North Dakota, his team couldn't overcome the Mavericks' defensive prowess. Greyson Uelmen had a solid game as well, chipping in with 19 points and three rebounds.

Omaha's advantage on the glass was also significant, as it outrebounded its opponent by seven. The Mavericks' 35 rebounds allowed them to control the pace of the game and limit North Dakota's scoring opportunities.

The final score reflects the lopsided nature of the contest: Omaha's 11-point lead at halftime (47-36) became even more insurmountable in the second half, as the home team outscored its visitors by 13 points.

In the end, it was clear that Omaha's home court advantage played a significant role in this win. With the sold-out Baxter Arena crowd cheering them on, the Mavericks were able to feed off their energy and deliver a convincing victory over a quality opponent.