NCAAB · Final

Omaha Mavericks Defeat South Dakota State Jackrabbits 80-71

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Baxter Arena

Omaha Mavericks 80, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 71, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Omaha Mavericks?

Omaha Mavericks beat South Dakota State Jackrabbits 80-71 at Baxter Arena on January 28, 2026.

Who was favored in South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Omaha Mavericks?

South Dakota State Jackrabbits were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The underdog won.

In a compelling matchup at Baxter Arena, the Omaha Mavericks secured a decisive 80-71 victory over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. This win not only improves Omaha's record to 12-12 but also marks a significant turnaround after their previous encounter with the Jackrabbits earlier this season, where they lost 69-84 on January 1, 2026.

Both teams entered the game with similar records, with Omaha standing at 11-12 and South Dakota State at 10-12. The Mavericks had shown a mixed bag of form in their last ten games, recording a 5-5 streak, while the Jackrabbits had a slightly less favorable record of 4-6. Omaha's recent form included a win against the Kansas City Roos (77-60) just days before this game, whereas South Dakota State faced a loss against the St. Thomas Tommies (69-74) in their last outing.

At home, Omaha had a record of 2-3 in their last five games, averaging 76.0 points scored and allowing 69.4 points. In contrast, South Dakota State struggled on the road, with an away record of 0-5 in their last five games, averaging 79.6 points scored but allowing 76.2 points. This disparity in home and away performance was a critical factor leading into the game.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, Omaha had previously faced South Dakota State three times in the last two seasons, with a record of 1-2 against them. Their last meeting on January 1, 2026, ended in disappointment for the Mavericks, but they managed to turn the tables in this latest fixture.

Injury reports indicated that both teams were relatively healthy, which allowed them to field their strongest lineups. The market had priced the game with South Dakota State favored by 1.5 points according to DraftKings, with a total set at 150.5 points. This reflected the expectation of a competitive game, but Omaha's performance exceeded those expectations.

The game featured a series of scoring plays that highlighted the Mavericks' offensive efficiency. Key moments included free throws by Tony Osburn and Grant Stubblefield, as well as driving layups from Joe Sayler that helped maintain Omaha's lead in the second half. The Mavericks' ability to convert critical free throws down the stretch was instrumental in their victory.

As the game progressed, Omaha's defense also played a pivotal role, limiting South Dakota State's scoring opportunities and forcing turnovers. The Mavericks' home court advantage was evident as they built a lead that they maintained throughout the second half.

Overall, the matchup showcased the resilience of the Omaha Mavericks, who not only avenged an earlier loss to the Jackrabbits but also demonstrated their potential for the remainder of the season. The win could serve as a turning point for Omaha as they look to build momentum in the coming games.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SDST -1.5	150.5 o -115 / u -105	South Dakota State Jackrabbits -142 · Omaha Mavericks +120

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Leaders

PointsPaul Djobet16Omaha Mavericks
AssistsGrant Stubblefield5Omaha Mavericks
ReboundsPaul Djobet10Omaha Mavericks
PointsDamon Wilkinson24South Dakota State Jackrabbits
AssistsKalen Garry4South Dakota State Jackrabbits
ReboundsBubz Alvarez6South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Recent form

Omaha Mavericks

Last 10: 5-5Streak W176.2 scored · 72.4 allowed per game2-3 at home

W77-60at Kansas City RoosJan 25
L64-68vs South Dakota CoyotesJan 22
W73-62at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 18
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

South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Last 10: 4-6Streak L180.6 scored · 78.6 allowed per game0-5 away

L69-74at St. Thomas TommiesJan 23
W90-62vs Kansas City RoosJan 17
L65-76at North Dakota State BisonJan 15
W87-79vs Denver PioneersJan 9
L87-90at North Dakota Fighting HawksJan 3
W84-69vs Omaha MavericksJan 1
L71-99at Arizona WildcatsDec 30
L87-88at Milwaukee PanthersDec 19
L72-87vs Wyoming CowboysDec 16
W94-62vs Dakota Wesleyan TigersDec 13

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	South Dakota State Jackrabbits	Omaha Mavericks
Field goals	24-61	28-59
Field goal %	39	47
Three-pointers	5-26	6-24
Three-point %	19	25
Free throws	18-25	18-22
Free throw %	72	82
Rebounds	39	35
Offensive rebounds	14	8
Defensive rebounds	25	27
Assists	10	11
Steals	5	8
Blocks	3	3
Turnovers	12	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	6	6
Fast-break points	6	0
Points in the paint	34	38
Fouls	18	19
Largest lead	4	12
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	19	71

How the scoring went

2nd Half45-48Grant Stubblefield makes 11-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half47-48Bubz Alvarez makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half47-50Kamryn Thomas makes driving layup
2nd Half49-50Joe Sayler makes 7-foot jumper
2nd Half49-51Paul Djobet makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-52Paul Djobet makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-52Damon Wilkinson makes 4-foot hook shot
2nd Half51-55Lance Waddles makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ja'Sean Glover assists)
2nd Half51-58Tony Osburn makes 25-foot three point jumper (Lance Waddles assists)
2nd Half53-58Bubz Alvarez makes driving layup
2nd Half54-58Jaden Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-58Jaden Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-59Christian Richardson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-59Damon Wilkinson makes layup (Kalen Garry assists)
2nd Half57-60Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-61Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-61Alec Squires makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-63Christian Richardson makes layup (Grant Stubblefield assists)
2nd Half58-64Christian Richardson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half61-64Kalen Garry makes 24-foot three point jumper (Joe Sayler assists)
2nd Half61-65Paul Djobet makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-66Paul Djobet makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-66Bubz Alvarez makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-69Tony Osburn makes 25-foot three point jumper (Paul Djobet assists)
2nd Half63-69Kalen Garry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-69Kalen Garry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-69Bubz Alvarez makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-71Kamryn Thomas makes 1-foot dunk (Grant Stubblefield assists)
2nd Half65-72Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-73Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-74Paul Djobet makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-75Paul Djobet makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-76Tony Osburn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-77Tony Osburn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-77Damon Wilkinson makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half67-78Ja'Sean Glover makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-78Joe Sayler makes driving layup
2nd Half69-79Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-80Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-80Joe Sayler makes driving layup

Win probability

Above the line favours Omaha Mavericks, below favours South Dakota State Jackrabbits.