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Nebraska governor hospitalized after he is bucked off a horse

Dec. 22, 2024 20:16 PM EST

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was injured Sunday after being bucked off a horse and is expected to be hospitalized for several days. Pillen, a first-term Republican, was with his family when he was thrown off a new horse and injured, according to the governor's...

Raegan Beers matches career high with 28 points, helps No. 10 Oklahoma roll past Omaha 111-65

Dec. 22, 2024 18:15 PM EST

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Raegan Beers matched a career high with 28 points, and No. 10 Oklahoma rolled past Omaha 111-65 on Sunday. Beers, a 6-foot-4 center, made 11 of 13 field goals and grabbed nine rebounds to help Oklahoma win its fifth straight since an overtime loss to Duke. ...

Omaha faces No. 10 Oklahoma on 7-game win streak

Dec. 22, 2024 03:50 AM EST

Omaha Mavericks (8-4) at Oklahoma Sooners (10-1) Norman, Oklahoma; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Omaha will attempt to extend its seven-game win streak with a victory over No. 10 Oklahoma. The Sooners have gone 5-0 at home. Oklahoma is second in...

Sutton's 24 lead Omaha past Cal Poly 86-82

Dec. 21, 2024 23:36 PM EST

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Marquel Sutton scored 24 points as Omaha beat Cal Poly 86-82 on Saturday night. Sutton added nine rebounds for the Mavericks (5-9). Tony Osburn scored 16 points while going 4 of 8 from the floor, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and 4 for 6 from the...

Omaha hosts Hyder and Cal Poly

Dec. 21, 2024 03:55 AM EST

Cal Poly Mustangs (6-7, 0-2 Big West) at Omaha Mavericks (4-9) Omaha, Nebraska; Saturday, 9:05 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mustangs -3; over/under is 159.5 BOTTOM LINE: Cal Poly faces Omaha after Jarred Hyder scored 29 points in Cal Poly's 95-94...

Omaha plays No. 10 Oklahoma on 7-game win streak

Dec. 21, 2024 03:51 AM EST

Omaha Mavericks (8-4) at Oklahoma Sooners (10-1) Norman, Oklahoma; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Omaha will try to keep its seven-game win streak alive when the Mavericks take on No. 10 Oklahoma. The Sooners have gone 5-0 at home. Oklahoma is 9-1 in...

Hyder leads Cal Poly against Omaha after 29-point game

Dec. 20, 2024 04:12 AM EST

Cal Poly Mustangs (6-7, 0-2 Big West) at Omaha Mavericks (4-9) Omaha, Nebraska; Saturday, 9:05 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cal Poly plays Omaha after Jarred Hyder scored 29 points in Cal Poly's 95-94 overtime victory over the Denver Pioneers. The Mavericks...

Keshon Gilbert scores 16 points to help lead No. 3 Iowa State past Omaha 83-51

Dec. 15, 2024 15:36 PM EST

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Keshon Gilbert scored 16 points to help lead No. 3 Iowa State to an 83-51 win over Omaha on Sunday. The Cyclones (9-1) started the game going back and forth with Omaha after committing eight turnovers but were able to get on track after ending the half on a 20-2...

No. 3 Iowa State faces Omaha after Jones' 23-point game

Dec. 15, 2024 04:21 AM EST

Omaha Mavericks (4-8) at Iowa State Cyclones (8-1, 1-0 Big 12) Ames, Iowa; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cyclones -36.5; over/under is 149 BOTTOM LINE: No. 3 Iowa State hosts Omaha after Curtis Jones scored 23 points in Iowa State's 89-80...

Omaha visits No. 3 Iowa State after Jones' 23-point showing

Dec. 14, 2024 04:33 AM EST

Omaha Mavericks (4-8) at Iowa State Cyclones (8-1, 1-0 Big 12) Ames, Iowa; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 3 Iowa State plays Omaha after Curtis Jones scored 23 points in Iowa State's 89-80 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes. The Cyclones have gone 5-0...