NCAAB · Final

Omaha Mavericks Edge St. Thomas Tommies in Thrilling Finish

Thursday, February 12, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Baxter Arena

Omaha Mavericks 98, St. Thomas Tommies 94, 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 St. Thomas Tommies vs Omaha Mavericks?

Omaha Mavericks beat St. Thomas Tommies 98-94 at Baxter Arena on February 12, 2026.

Who was favored in St. Thomas Tommies vs Omaha Mavericks?

St. Thomas Tommies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -205 (about 67% implied). The underdog won.

In a nail-biting contest, the Omaha Mavericks triumphed over the St. Thomas Tommies with a final score of 98-94. This victory is particularly noteworthy as it marks a significant moment for the Mavericks, who have struggled recently but managed to secure a win against a strong opponent. The game took place at Baxter Arena, where the Mavericks have a home record of 13-14.

The Mavericks entered this matchup with a mixed form, having recorded a 5-5 record in their last ten games, with a streak of two consecutive losses prior to this victory. They averaged 76.7 points scored and allowed 74.1 points during this stretch. Their recent games included a close loss to North Dakota State Bison, where they fell 84-92, and another defeat against North Dakota Fighting Hawks, losing 73-76. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of 79.6 points while allowing 76.2.

On the other hand, the St. Thomas Tommies came into the game with a strong 20-7 record and an impressive 8-2 record over their last ten games, riding a three-game winning streak. They averaged 84.9 points scored and allowed 73.4 points during this period. Their recent victories included a commanding win against Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, where they won 92-75, and a solid performance against South Dakota State Jackrabbits, winning 77-62. In their last five games, the Tommies scored an average of 87.6 points while allowing 72.0.

The Mavericks' home performance has been a mixed bag, with a home record of 2-3 in their last five games. Conversely, the Tommies have fared well on the road, boasting a 4-1 record away from home in their last five matchups.

Historically, the Mavericks have had the upper hand in their recent meetings with the Tommies, holding a 2-1 record in their last three encounters. Their most recent matchup was on March 10, 2025, where the Mavericks won 85-75 at home. However, they faced a setback earlier in the same season, losing 84-95 in an away game against the Tommies on February 16, 2025.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but it is always a crucial factor in any matchup, especially in high-stakes games like this one.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Tommies favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 156.5. The moneyline odds reflected a strong belief in the Tommies, with -205 for the away team and +170 for the Mavericks.

Conditions during the game were conducive to high-scoring action, which was evident in the final score. The Mavericks' ability to score 98 points against a team that had been performing well defensively speaks to their offensive capabilities.

Viewers should have watched for the Mavericks' scoring plays, particularly in the second half, where key moments included Grant Stubblefield making critical free throws and Isaiah Johnson-Arigu's tip-in layup that helped maintain their lead. The final moments saw the Mavericks fend off a late surge from the Tommies, who were trying to close the gap with a three-point jumper from Ryan Dufault. Ultimately, the Mavericks' resilience and ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities proved decisive in their victory.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	STMN -4.5	156.5 o -110 / u -110	St. Thomas Tommies -205 · Omaha Mavericks +170

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Leaders

PointsGrant Stubblefield22Omaha Mavericks
AssistsGrant Stubblefield7Omaha Mavericks
ReboundsValentino Simon10Omaha Mavericks
PointsIsaiah Johnson-Arigu19St. Thomas Tommies
AssistsNolan Minessale9St. Thomas Tommies
ReboundsBen Oosterbaan6St. Thomas Tommies

Recent form

Omaha Mavericks

Last 10: 5-5Streak L276.7 scored · 74.1 allowed per game2-3 at home

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
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

St. Thomas Tommies

Last 10: 8-2Streak W384.9 scored · 73.4 allowed per game4-1 away

W92-75vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesFeb 8
W77-62at South Dakota State JackrabbitsFeb 5
W99-64vs Kansas City RoosFeb 1
L80-81vs North Dakota Fighting HawksJan 30
W90-78at South Dakota CoyotesJan 24
W74-69vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsJan 23
L65-68at North Dakota State BisonJan 17
W91-80at North Dakota Fighting HawksJan 16
W82-71at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 11
W99-86vs South Dakota CoyotesJan 8

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	St. Thomas Tommies	Omaha Mavericks
Field goals	37-64	32-60
Field goal %	58	53
Three-pointers	14-33	9-22
Three-point %	42	41
Free throws	6-14	25-28
Free throw %	43	89
Rebounds	27	34
Offensive rebounds	7	10
Defensive rebounds	20	24
Assists	21	15
Steals	8	8
Blocks	1	2
Turnovers	12	9
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	2
Technical fouls, total	0	2
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	17
Fast-break points	8	6
Points in the paint	42	40
Fouls	22	14
Largest lead	7	9
Lead changes	12	12
Time in front	26	68

How the scoring went

2nd Half60-61Ja'Sean Glover makes driving layup
2nd Half63-61Jermaine Coleman makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nolan Minessale assists)
2nd Half65-61Nolan Minessale makes driving layup
2nd Half66-61Nolan Minessale makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half67-61Isaiah Johnson-Arigu makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-61Isaiah Johnson-Arigu makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-63Kamryn Thomas makes driving layup
2nd Half70-63Jermaine Coleman makes layup (Nolan Minessale assists)
2nd Half70-65Ja'Sean Glover makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half70-66Ja'Sean Glover makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-68Paul Djobet makes 2-foot dunk (Grant Stubblefield assists)
2nd Half70-70Paul Djobet makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half73-70Ben Oosterbaan makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nolan Minessale assists)
2nd Half73-71Valentino Simon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-71Isaiah Johnson-Arigu makes 26-foot three point jumper (Nolan Minessale assists)
2nd Half76-74Ja'Sean Glover makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tony Osburn assists)
2nd Half76-77Tony Osburn makes 24-foot three point jumper (Grant Stubblefield assists)
2nd Half76-80Ja'Sean Glover makes 25-foot three point jumper (Grant Stubblefield assists)
2nd Half78-80Isaiah Johnson-Arigu makes 2-foot dunk (Nick Janowski assists)
2nd Half78-82Paul Djobet makes driving layup
2nd Half78-84Grant Stubblefield makes 11-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half78-85Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-86Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half81-86Isaiah Johnson-Arigu makes 27-foot three point jumper (Nolan Minessale assists)
2nd Half83-86Ryan Dufault makes driving layup
2nd Half83-87Paul Djobet makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half83-88Paul Djobet makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half83-90Valentino Simon makes 1-foot dunk (Grant Stubblefield assists)
2nd Half83-91Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half83-92Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half86-92Ben Oosterbaan makes 25-foot three point jumper (Nolan Minessale assists)
2nd Half86-93Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half86-94Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half89-94Nolan Minessale makes 26-foot three point jumper (Hayden Tibbits assists)
2nd Half89-95Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half89-96Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half91-96Isaiah Johnson-Arigu makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half91-97Ja'Sean Glover makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half91-98Ja'Sean Glover makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half94-98Ryan Dufault makes 24-foot three point jumper (Hayden Tibbits assists)