NCAAB · Final

Kansas City Roos Upset Omaha Mavericks 73-66

Saturday, January 3, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Baxter Arena

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Who won Kansas City Roos vs Omaha Mavericks?

Kansas City Roos beat Omaha Mavericks 73-66 at Baxter Arena on January 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Kansas City Roos vs Omaha Mavericks?

Omaha Mavericks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -440 (about 81% implied). The underdog won.

In a surprising turn of events, the Kansas City Roos defeated the Omaha Mavericks 73-66 at Baxter Arena. This victory marks the Roos' first win against the Mavericks this season, extending their head-to-head record to 3-0 against Omaha. The game showcased a competitive atmosphere, with Kansas City overcoming a recent struggle in their performance.

Omaha entered the matchup with a record of 7-10, having won five of their last ten games but currently on a two-game losing streak. Their recent form included an average of 74.7 points scored per game while allowing 72.8 points. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of 79.0 points, indicating a strong offensive capability despite their recent setbacks. However, their last two games ended in losses, including a 69-84 defeat to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits and a 57-80 loss to the Oregon Ducks.

On the other hand, Kansas City had a record of 4-12 and had struggled significantly, winning only two of their last ten games, with a streak of one loss. They averaged 65.9 points scored and 72.4 points allowed during this stretch. Their last five games saw them score an average of 62.2 points, reflecting their challenges on the offensive end. Their last game resulted in a loss against the Denver Pioneers, where they fell 74-87, further highlighting their difficulties leading up to this matchup.

The Mavericks have shown better performance at home, with a 3-1 record in their last four home games, while Kansas City has struggled on the road, holding an away record of 0-5. This context added pressure on Omaha to secure a win in front of their home crowd, but the Roos managed to turn the tide in their favor.

In terms of previous meetings, the two teams had faced off three times during the 2025 season, with Omaha winning all encounters. The most recent game before this matchup was on March 7, 2025, where Omaha triumphed 70-61. This history may have contributed to the expectations surrounding the game, but Kansas City's performance proved otherwise.

Injuries were not mentioned in the provided facts, suggesting both teams may have fielded their regular lineups. The odds from DraftKings indicated Omaha as a favorite with a spread of -8.5, and a total set at 148.5, reflecting the anticipated scoring potential of both teams. The home money line was listed at -440.0, while Kansas City’s money line was at 340.0, indicating a significant difference in perceived chances of winning.

The game conditions were not detailed, but the indoor setting of Baxter Arena typically provides a controlled environment for basketball, minimizing external factors such as weather. As the match progressed, viewers were treated to a series of scoring plays that showcased both teams' efforts to secure victory. Key moments included Chris Dockery making crucial free throws, pushing Kansas City to maintain their lead late in the game.

The final minutes saw Kansas City capitalizing on their free throw opportunities, with Dockery and CJ Evans contributing significantly to the score. The Roos' ability to convert from the charity stripe proved pivotal in sealing their victory, as they managed to keep Omaha at bay despite a late surge from the Mavericks.

Overall, this game was notable not only for the upset but also for the contrasting forms of the two teams. Kansas City’s victory may serve as a turning point in their season, while Omaha will need to regroup after this disappointing home loss.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	OMA -8.5	148.5 o -112 / u -108	Kansas City Roos +340 · Omaha Mavericks -440

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Leaders

PointsPaul Djobet16Omaha Mavericks
AssistsPaul Djobet4Omaha Mavericks
ReboundsPaul Djobet8Omaha Mavericks
PointsKarmello Branch20Kansas City Roos
AssistsCJ Evans5Kansas City Roos
ReboundsChris Dockery11Kansas City Roos

Recent form

Omaha Mavericks

Last 10: 5-5Streak L274.7 scored · 72.8 allowed per game3-1 at home

L69-84at South Dakota State JackrabbitsJan 1
L57-80at Oregon DucksDec 29
W85-82at Lamar CardinalsDec 21
W105-58vs York (NE) PanthersDec 17
W79-70vs Doane TigersDec 10
W60-55at Portland State VikingsDec 6
L70-75vs Northern Colorado BearsDec 4
W84-62vs Mid America Christian EvangelsNov 30
L61-74at Florida International PanthersNov 26
L77-88at James Madison DukesNov 26

Kansas City Roos

Last 10: 2-7-1Streak L165.9 scored · 72.4 allowed per game0-5 away

L74-87at Denver PioneersDec 31
W91-78vs McPherson McPHERSONDec 28
D0-0vs Austin Peay GovernorsDec 21
L79-91at Oklahoma State CowboysDec 19
L67-89at Oklahoma SoonersDec 17
W102-75vs Spurgeon KnightsDec 14
L60-64vs Weber State WildcatsDec 11
L66-90at Eastern Washington EaglesDec 6
L59-68vs Idaho State BengalsDec 4
L61-82at Weber State WildcatsNov 29

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
North Dakota State	27-8	-	14-2
St. Thomas	24-10	2	12-4
North Dakota	18-17	4	10-6
South Dakota	16-16	6	8-8
Omaha	16-17	6	8-8
Denver	15-17	7	8-8
South Dakota State	14-18	7	7-9
Oral Roberts	10-23	10	4-12
Kansas City	4-27	13	1-15

Box score

Stat	Kansas City Roos	Omaha Mavericks
Field goals	24-56	26-54
Field goal %	43	48
Three-pointers	7-18	7-19
Three-point %	39	37
Free throws	18-22	7-11
Free throw %	82	64
Rebounds	30	35
Offensive rebounds	6	6
Defensive rebounds	24	29
Assists	10	11
Steals	11	4
Blocks	2	5
Turnovers	7	15
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	2
Fast-break points	10	2
Points in the paint	28	36
Fouls	13	20
Largest lead	10	6
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	56	41

How the scoring went

2nd Half35-30Karmello Branch makes 22-foot three point jumper (CJ Evans assists)
2nd Half37-30CJ Evans makes driving layup
2nd Half40-30Karmello Branch makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half40-32Brock Scholl makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half42-32Jayson Petty makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot (CJ Evans assists)
2nd Half42-34Paul Djobet makes 5-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half44-34Jerome Palm makes 3-foot hook shot (Chris Dockery assists)
2nd Half44-37Tony Osburn makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ja'Sean Glover assists)
2nd Half44-39Paul Djobet makes layup
2nd Half45-39Jerome Palm makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-39Chris Dockery makes layup
2nd Half47-42Tony Osburn makes 24-foot three point jumper (Grant Stubblefield assists)
2nd Half50-42Karmello Branch makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half50-43Christian Richardson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-43Jayson Petty makes layup (CJ Evans assists)
2nd Half52-45Grant Stubblefield makes 3-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half52-47Grant Stubblefield makes driving layup
2nd Half54-47CJ Evans makes 6-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half54-50Tony Osburn makes 23-foot three point jumper (Khamani Cooper assists)
2nd Half56-50Chris Dockery makes 4-foot dunk
2nd Half59-50Karmello Branch makes 22-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half59-53Tony Osburn makes 25-foot three point jumper (Grant Stubblefield assists)
2nd Half59-55Paul Djobet makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half59-57Christian Richardson makes 1-foot dunk (Paul Djobet assists)
2nd Half61-57Jerome Palm makes 8-foot hook shot
2nd Half63-57Jerome Palm makes layup
2nd Half64-57Jerome Palm makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half64-59Grant Stubblefield makes driving layup
2nd Half66-59Chris Dockery makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (CJ Evans assists)
2nd Half66-60Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-62Ja'Sean Glover makes driving layup
2nd Half67-62Chris Dockery makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-62Chris Dockery makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-64Christian Richardson makes 2-foot dunk (Paul Djobet assists)
2nd Half68-66Paul Djobet makes driving layup
2nd Half69-66Chris Dockery makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-66Chris Dockery makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-66CJ Evans makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-66CJ Evans makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-66Jayson Petty makes free throw 2 of 2