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Mavericks Falter at Oral Roberts, 103-86

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OMAHA, Neb. -- The Omaha men's basketball team shot over 50 percent and got a career effort from senior guard Tra-Deon Hollins but saw its four-game win streak halted Saturday afternoon, falling 103-86 to Oral Roberts at the Mabee Center. The Mavericks are now 11-10 (4-4 Summit League), while the Golden Eagles improve to 7-14 (3-4).

Hollins flirted with triple-double territory, posting a career-high 33 points, a season-high-tying eight rebounds, nine assists and three steals. The Omaha Central product shot 10-of-16 from the floor and dropped in 5-of-9 from 3-point range as well as 8-of-9 at the free throw line.

Three other Mavericks joined him with double-figure scoring: sophomore forward Mitch Hahn (13), junior guard Daniel Norl (12) and senior guard Marcus Tyus (10). Norl's scoring total marked a season high.

Oral Roberts had three 20-point scorers, who combined for 78 points: Albert Owens (28), Kris Martin (26) and Jalen Bradley (24). Emmanuel Nzekwesi tallied a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds.

UNO shot 53.6 percent (30-of-56) from the floor, 56.5 percent (13-of-23) from long range and 76.5 percent (13-of-17) at the line. ORU finished at 52.3 percent (34-of-65) from the field, 42.9 percent (9-of-21) from deep and 89.7 percent (26-of-29) at the stripe. The Golden Eagles outrebounded UNO 37-25, scored 20 points off 15 turnovers and had the advantage in the paint, 42-20.

Hollins put together a monstrous first half for the Mavericks, scoring 23 points on 7-of-11 shooting with three 3-pointers. The Golden Eagles, meanwhile, got 16 points from Bradley and another 14 points from Martin. Omaha trailed nearly the entire half, carrying its last lead at 6-5 before ORU went ahead for good. The Golden Eagles had a 47-39 edge by halftime.

Hollins opened the second half with six points over the first 1:17, and his 3-pointer at 18:43 pulled the Mavericks within four, 51-47, while assuring him of a career high. Though Omaha cut ORU's lead to eight three times – the last of which made it 71-63 at 11:47 -- Oral Roberts quickly extended the margin to double digits again and never allowed the Mavericks back in. The Golden Eagles built their largest lead with 3:43 left in the game, 99-79. Anchored by 21 second-half points from Owens, they claimed their second straight win by a final tally of 103-86.

Omaha returns to action next Saturday, Jan. 28, welcoming South Dakota State. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m.at Baxter Arena, and Gary Sharp and John Karhoff will have the radio call on 1620 The Zone. Links to live stats, audio and video will be available on OMavs.com.

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Players Mentioned

Mitch Hahn

#44 Mitch Hahn

F
6' 8"
Sophomore
Tra-Deon Hollins

#24 Tra-Deon Hollins

G
6' 2"
Senior
Daniel Norl

#13 Daniel Norl

G
6' 3"
Junior
Marcus Tyus

#23 Marcus Tyus

G
6' 1"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Mitch Hahn

#44 Mitch Hahn

6' 8"
Sophomore
F
Tra-Deon Hollins

#24 Tra-Deon Hollins

6' 2"
Senior
G
Daniel Norl

#13 Daniel Norl

6' 3"
Junior
G
Marcus Tyus

#23 Marcus Tyus

6' 1"
Senior
G