Omaha Mavericks Defeat North Dakota Fighting Hawks 90-79
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Baxter Arena
Omaha Mavericks 90, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 79, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Omaha Mavericks?
Omaha Mavericks beat North Dakota Fighting Hawks 90-79 at Baxter Arena on January 8, 2026.
Who was favored in North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Omaha Mavericks?
Omaha Mavericks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -278 (about 74% implied). The favorite won.
In a compelling matchup at Baxter Arena, the Omaha Mavericks secured a 90-79 victory over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks. This win marked a significant moment for the Mavericks, who had been struggling with a three-game losing streak prior to this game. With this victory, Omaha improved its record to 9-10, while North Dakota fell to 8-12.
Omaha entered the game with a home record of 8-10 and had shown mixed form in their last ten games, achieving a record of 5-5. However, they had been on a downward slope recently, suffering three consecutive losses. In those last ten games, the Mavericks averaged 73.6 points scored per game while allowing 71.3 points. Their recent scoring average in the last five games was 76.4, indicating a slight uptick in offensive output, though they also allowed an average of 75.4 points during that stretch.
On the other hand, the Fighting Hawks had a record of 8-11 going into the game, also with a 5-5 record in their last ten outings. North Dakota was riding a three-game winning streak, which included impressive performances where they averaged 73.8 points scored and allowed 74.3 points. Their last five games showcased a stronger offensive effort, with an average of 79.0 points scored, although they allowed 74.0 points.
The Mavericks had a notable advantage at home, boasting a home record of 6-3. In contrast, the Fighting Hawks struggled on the road, with an away record of 0-4 in their last four games. This disparity in performance at home versus away likely played a role in the outcome of the game.
Historically, the Mavericks have had the upper hand against the Fighting Hawks, winning both of their previous meetings in the 2025 season. In their last encounter on February 7, 2025, Omaha triumphed with a score of 80-77, and earlier in the season, they also defeated North Dakota 95-85.
In terms of injuries, there were no reported significant injuries affecting either team leading into this matchup, allowing both squads to field their best players. This absence of injury concerns contributed to a competitive atmosphere on the court.
The betting market reflected Omaha's home advantage, with DraftKings setting the spread at -5.5 in favor of the Mavericks. The total points line was set at 146.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair. Omaha was favored with a moneyline of -278, while North Dakota's moneyline stood at +225.
The game conditions were conducive for basketball, with no adverse weather impacting the indoor venue. Fans were treated to a thrilling contest, and the Mavericks' ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities in the closing moments of the game proved crucial. Key moments included several successful free throws from players like Paul Djobet and Ja'Sean Glover, who helped seal the victory as the game wound down.
As the Mavericks look to build on this victory, they will aim to break their recent streak of inconsistency, while the Fighting Hawks will need to regroup and address their challenges on the road. The final score of 90-79 not only highlights Omaha's resilience but also sets the stage for future matchups between these two teams.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | OMA -5.5 | 146.5 o -108 / u -112 | North Dakota Fighting Hawks +225 · Omaha Mavericks -278 |
Leaders
- PointsTony Osburn27Omaha Mavericks
- AssistsJa'Sean Glover5Omaha Mavericks
- ReboundsPaul Djobet12Omaha Mavericks
- PointsEli King21North Dakota Fighting Hawks
- AssistsGreyson Uelmen2North Dakota Fighting Hawks
- ReboundsGeorge Natsvlishvili6North Dakota Fighting Hawks
Recent form
Omaha Mavericks
Last 10: 5-5Streak L373.6 scored · 71.3 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L66-73vs Kansas City RoosJan 4
- 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
North Dakota Fighting Hawks
Last 10: 5-5Streak W373.8 scored · 74.3 allowed per game0-3 away
- W90-87vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsJan 3
- W72-61vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 1
- W88-56vs Dakota State TrojansDec 28
- L55-78at Nebraska CornhuskersDec 22
- W90-88vs Winthrop EaglesDec 19
- L66-69vs Western Illinois LeathernecksDec 13
- W89-43vs Crown PolarsDec 11
- L75-79vs Montana GrizzliesDec 7
- L58-90at Idaho VandalsDec 4
- L55-92at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsNov 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 | North Dakota Fighting Hawks | Omaha Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-60 | 27-45 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 60 |
| Three-pointers | 10-31 | 8-17 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 47 |
| Free throws | 21-30 | 28-35 |
| Free throw % | 70 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 26 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 13 | 29 |
| Assists | 9 | 14 |
| Steals | 8 | 3 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 36 |
| Fouls | 26 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 17 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 1 | 89 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half53-65Ja'Sean Glover makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-65Garrett Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-68Tony Osburn makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half56-68Garrett Anderson makes layup (George Natsvlishvili assists)
- 2nd Half56-71Khamani Cooper makes 24-foot three point jumper (Paul Djobet assists)
- 2nd Half57-71Garrett Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-71Garrett Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-71Eli King makes layup
- 2nd Half62-71Eli King makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-71Eli King makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half63-72Lance Waddles makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-73Lance Waddles makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-73George Natsvlishvili makes layup (Eli King assists)
- 2nd Half66-73Garrett Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-73Garrett Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-74Paul Djobet makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-74Greyson Uelmen makes layup
- 2nd Half69-76Tony Osburn makes driving layup (Ja'Sean Glover assists)
- 2nd Half69-78Christian Richardson makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half70-78Garrett Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-78Garrett Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-79Christian Richardson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-79Eli King makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-79Eli King makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-80Tony Osburn makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half73-81Tony Osburn makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half74-81Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-81Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-82Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-83Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-83Greyson Uelmen makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half77-84Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-85Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-85George Natsvlishvili makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-86Lance Waddles makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-86George Natsvlishvili makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-87Paul Djobet makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-88Paul Djobet makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-89Ja'Sean Glover makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-90Ja'Sean Glover makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Omaha Mavericks, below favours North Dakota Fighting Hawks.
Venue
- Baxter ArenaOmaha, NE
- Attendance2072
- OfficialsLarry Scirotto, Nate Harris, Scott Arbogast
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