NCAAB · Final

Omaha Mavericks Defeat South Dakota Coyotes 76-62

Friday, March 6, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Denny Sanford Premier Center

Omaha Mavericks 76, South Dakota Coyotes 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 South Dakota Coyotes?

Omaha Mavericks beat South Dakota Coyotes 76-62 at Denny Sanford Premier Center on March 6, 2026.

Who was favored in Omaha Mavericks vs South Dakota Coyotes?

Omaha Mavericks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the Omaha Mavericks triumphed over the South Dakota Coyotes with a final score of 76-62 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. This game showcased the Mavericks' ability to bounce back after a recent slump, as they had entered the contest on a two-game losing streak. The victory improves Omaha's record to 16-16, matching their opponents, the Coyotes, who also hold a 16-16 record.

The Mavericks had been struggling recently, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, but they managed to find their rhythm against South Dakota. Omaha averaged 78.4 points scored in their last ten games, while allowing 77.9 points. In contrast, the Coyotes had a mixed performance with a 5-5 record in their last ten, averaging 75.6 points scored and 76.1 points allowed. The Coyotes had been on a two-game winning streak before this loss, having secured victories against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits and the Mavericks themselves just days prior.

At home, South Dakota's record stood at 3-3 in their last six games, while Omaha struggled on the road with a 2-4 record in their last six away games. This fixture was particularly noteworthy as it marked the third meeting between the two teams in the 2026 season, with the Coyotes having won the previous two encounters, including a significant 89-72 victory just a week earlier.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details about player availability, but it is crucial to note that injuries can significantly impact team performance, especially in tightly contested matchups like this one.

The betting market, according to DraftKings, had the Mavericks favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 150.5. The odds reflected a competitive matchup, with Omaha's moneyline at -135 and South Dakota's at +114. These lines suggest that the game was anticipated to be closely contested, but the Mavericks managed to assert their dominance on the court.

Conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but the Denny Sanford Premier Center typically provides a home-court advantage for the Coyotes, which they were unable to capitalize on this time.

As the game unfolded, key moments included Ja'Sean Glover's impressive 24-foot three-pointer that pushed Omaha's lead to 71-59 in the second half. Glover's performance was instrumental in maintaining the Mavericks' momentum, as he also contributed with multiple free throws to extend their lead. The Coyotes struggled to keep pace, ultimately falling short against a determined Mavericks squad.

Overall, this game highlighted the Mavericks' resilience and ability to overcome recent setbacks, while the Coyotes will need to regroup after this defeat as they look to finish the season strong.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	OMA -1.5	150.5 o -115 / u -105	Omaha Mavericks -135 · South Dakota Coyotes +114

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Leaders

PointsVince Buzelis16South Dakota Coyotes
AssistsVince Buzelis3South Dakota Coyotes
ReboundsVince Buzelis12South Dakota Coyotes
PointsJa'Sean Glover25Omaha Mavericks
AssistsJa'Sean Glover3Omaha Mavericks
ReboundsPaul Djobet14Omaha Mavericks

Recent form

South Dakota Coyotes

Last 10: 5-5Streak W275.6 scored · 76.1 allowed per game3-3 at home

W75-70vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsFeb 28
W89-72vs Omaha MavericksFeb 26
L62-67at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesFeb 22
L70-90at Denver PioneersFeb 20
L71-72vs North Dakota Fighting HawksFeb 12
W68-67at South Dakota State JackrabbitsFeb 7
W82-75at Kansas City RoosFeb 5
L84-89vs North Dakota State BisonJan 31
W77-69vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 30
L78-90vs St. Thomas TommiesJan 24

Omaha Mavericks

Last 10: 6-4Streak L278.4 scored · 77.9 allowed per game2-4 away

L53-68at St. Thomas TommiesMar 1
L72-89at South Dakota CoyotesFeb 26
W80-71vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesFeb 19
W83-76vs Denver PioneersFeb 15
W98-94vs St. Thomas TommiesFeb 13
L84-92at North Dakota State BisonFeb 7
L73-76at North Dakota Fighting HawksFeb 6
W84-82at Denver PioneersJan 31
W80-71vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsJan 29
W77-60at Kansas City RoosJan 25

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	South Dakota Coyotes
Field goals	27-59	20-64
Field goal %	46	31
Three-pointers	7-26	9-28
Three-point %	27	32
Free throws	15-19	13-22
Free throw %	79	59
Rebounds	38	41
Offensive rebounds	8	16
Defensive rebounds	30	25
Assists	8	7
Steals	3	2
Blocks	4	3
Turnovers	5	6
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	2	2
Technical fouls, total	2	2
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	5
Fast-break points	2	5
Points in the paint	30	22
Fouls	22	16
Largest lead	16	1
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	87	2

How the scoring went

2nd Half38-34Vince Buzelis makes 8-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half40-34Julian Margrave makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half40-37Jordan Crawford makes 28-foot three point jumper
2nd Half42-37Lance Waddles makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half43-37Lance Waddles makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half43-39Cameron Fens makes layup (Vince Buzelis assists)
2nd Half43-41Vince Buzelis makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half43-44Jordan Crawford makes 30-foot three point jumper (Cameron Fens assists)
2nd Half45-44Ja'Sean Glover makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half46-44Ja'Sean Glover makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-44Ja'Sean Glover makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-46Cameron Fens makes layup (Vince Buzelis assists)
2nd Half48-46Ja'Sean Glover makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-46Ja'Sean Glover makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-46Ja'Sean Glover makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-46Ja'Sean Glover makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-49Vince Buzelis makes 24-foot three pointer
2nd Half54-49Julian Margrave makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ja'Sean Glover assists)
2nd Half56-49Paul Djobet makes layup (Ja'Sean Glover assists)
2nd Half57-49Paul Djobet makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half57-51Jesse McIntosh makes driving layup
2nd Half57-52Jesse McIntosh makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half59-52Lance Waddles makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half59-54Jesse McIntosh makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half61-54Valentino Simon makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half64-54Julian Margrave makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ja'Sean Glover assists)
2nd Half64-55Jesse McIntosh makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-56Jesse McIntosh makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-56Ja'Sean Glover makes driving layup
2nd Half68-56Grant Stubblefield makes driving layup
2nd Half68-58Vince Buzelis makes driving layup
2nd Half68-59Vince Buzelis makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half71-59Ja'Sean Glover makes 24-foot three pointer
2nd Half71-60Vince Buzelis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-60Ja'Sean Glover makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-60Ja'Sean Glover makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-60Tony Osburn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-60Khamani Cooper makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-60Khamani Cooper makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-62Jordan Crawford makes driving layup