NCAAB · Final

Omaha Mavericks Defeat Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 73-62

Saturday, January 17, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Mabee Center

Omaha Mavericks 73, Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Omaha Mavericks vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles?

Omaha Mavericks beat Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 73-62 at Mabee Center on January 17, 2026.

Who was favored in Omaha Mavericks vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles?

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -122 (about 55% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive matchup at the Mabee Center, the Omaha Mavericks secured a 73-62 victory over the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles. This result extends Oral Roberts' struggles, marking their seventh consecutive loss, while Omaha's win adds to their mixed recent form, with this being their fifth win in their last ten games.

The Golden Eagles entered the game with a home record of 5-15 and had been struggling significantly, recording a 2-8 performance in their last ten outings. Their average points scored during this stretch was 70.3, but they allowed an average of 74.7 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. In contrast, the Mavericks, with a record of 9-11, had a more balanced recent performance, averaging 75.7 points scored and 73.4 points allowed in their last ten games, despite their own recent loss that snapped a brief two-game winning streak.

Historically, the Mavericks have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning both encounters against the Golden Eagles in the previous season. In their last matchup on March 1, 2025, Omaha defeated Oral Roberts 80-57, and earlier in the season on January 26, 2025, they won again, this time 84-76. This trend continued as Omaha showcased their dominance once more in this latest fixture.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the performance of both teams suggests that they were fielding their regular lineups. The betting market reflected a close contest, with DraftKings setting the spread at -1.5 in favor of Oral Roberts, indicating that they were slightly favored despite their poor form. The total points line was set at 149.5, suggesting expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.

Game conditions were typical for a college basketball matchup, with both teams likely facing the usual pressures of conference play. Viewers were treated to a competitive game, but the Mavericks' ability to capitalize on free throws proved crucial in the second half, as they maintained their lead and closed out the game effectively.

The scoring plays in the final moments highlighted Omaha's strategy to extend their advantage through free throws, with key players like Lance Waddles and Paul Djobet contributing significantly to the scoreboard in the closing stages. This victory not only solidifies Omaha's standing but also raises questions about the future of Oral Roberts as they look to break their losing streak.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ORU -1.5	149.5 o -105 / u -115	Omaha Mavericks +102 · Oral Roberts Golden Eagles -122

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Leaders

PointsOfri Naveh22Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
AssistsOfri Naveh2Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
ReboundsOfri Naveh13Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
PointsPaul Djobet25Omaha Mavericks
AssistsLance Waddles5Omaha Mavericks
ReboundsPaul Djobet7Omaha Mavericks

Recent form

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles

Last 10: 2-8Streak L770.3 scored · 74.7 allowed per game2-2 at home

L87-98at Denver PioneersJan 15
L71-82vs St. Thomas TommiesJan 11
L77-79at North Dakota State BisonJan 3
L61-72at North Dakota Fighting HawksJan 1
L57-69vs UT Arlington MavericksDec 23
L53-72at TCU Horned FrogsDec 19
L62-63at Missouri State BearsDec 17
W97-52vs Ecclesia RoyalsDec 14
W72-68vs Montana State BobcatsDec 7
L66-92at Weber State WildcatsDec 4

Omaha Mavericks

Last 10: 5-5Streak L175.7 scored · 73.4 allowed per game2-2 away

L76-78vs North Dakota State BisonJan 10
W90-79vs North Dakota Fighting HawksJan 9
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

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	Omaha Mavericks	Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
Field goals	27-56	19-49
Field goal %	48	39
Three-pointers	8-18	5-24
Three-point %	44	21
Free throws	11-18	19-25
Free throw %	61	76
Rebounds	30	33
Offensive rebounds	4	7
Defensive rebounds	26	26
Assists	11	7
Steals	7	2
Blocks	3	5
Turnovers	8	12
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	5
Fast-break points	11	13
Points in the paint	32	24
Fouls	20	20
Largest lead	16	1
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	95	1

How the scoring went

2nd Half41-30Paul Djobet makes 25-foot three point jumper (Lance Waddles assists)
2nd Half41-32Ofri Naveh makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half43-32Grant Stubblefield makes layup
2nd Half43-33Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-34Ofri Naveh makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-35Ofri Naveh makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-36Ofri Naveh makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-37Ofri Naveh makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-39Ofri Naveh makes layup
2nd Half44-39Tony Osburn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-39Tony Osburn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-41Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams makes layup
2nd Half48-41Lance Waddles makes 27-foot three point jumper (Paul Djobet assists)
2nd Half50-41Khamani Cooper makes layup
2nd Half53-41Grant Stubblefield makes 22-foot three point jumper (Tony Osburn assists)
2nd Half54-41Kamryn Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-41Khamani Cooper makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kamryn Thomas assists)
2nd Half57-44Connor Dow makes 25-foot three point jumper (Chase Martin assists)
2nd Half60-44Kamryn Thomas makes 26-foot three point jumper (Lance Waddles assists)
2nd Half60-46Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams makes layup (Ty Harper assists)
2nd Half62-46Lance Waddles makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half62-47Connor Dow makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-48Connor Dow makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-49Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-51Ofri Naveh makes layup
2nd Half62-53Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams makes layup (Ofri Naveh assists)
2nd Half64-53Lance Waddles makes layup
2nd Half65-53Lance Waddles makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half65-55Cal Furnish makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half65-58Ty Harper makes 26-foot three point jumper (Connor Dow assists)
2nd Half67-58Christian Richardson makes layup
2nd Half67-59Ofri Naveh makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-60Ofri Naveh makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-62Ty Harper makes layup
2nd Half68-62Lance Waddles makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-62Lance Waddles makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-62Paul Djobet makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-62Paul Djobet makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-62Tony Osburn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-62Tony Osburn makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, below favours Omaha Mavericks.