OMAHA, Neb. - Omaha Men's Basketball (5-7) returns home to Baxter Arena Tuesday as the Mavericks host York (4-9) at 7 p.m. CT on the Summit League Network. Gary Sharp has the call on 1290 KOIL or the Varsity Network.

Fans are encouraged to bring their favorite plastic container 5-gallons or smaller to fill with popcorn for just $5. Tickets start at $10 and are on sale at OMavs.com/Tickets or by calling 402-554-MAVS.

A week ago, a breakout performance from an unexpected source led the Omaha when they were pushed by in-state opponent Doane. 

Senior Valentino Simon finished with career highs of 10 points and 13 rebounds in 20 minutes, his first career double-double, as the Mavericks held off Doane 79-70 at Baxter Arena.

The 6-foot-6 forward entered the night averaging 1.4 points and 2.0 rebounds in 11 games played this season.

But Tuesday, he contributed six points and six rebounds in his five minutes on the court. He played most of the second half when the Mavs led by at least seven points throughout the half.

Omaha had five other players with at least nine points. Lance Waddles finished with 19 points, Ja'Sean Glover added 15 points, six rebounds and five assists, while Christian Richardson had 10 points, all after halftime.

Coming off its first road win this season when it snapped Portland State's 14-game home winning streak last Saturday, Omaha (5-7) hit five 3-pointers in the first nine minutes as the Mavs led nearly from start to finish.

Waddles hit three of those early treys as his jumper from the left corner made it 21-12 with 11:30 left in the first half. Waddles scored 15 points in the first 14 minutes.

Omaha will be without head coach Chris Crutchfield Tuesday as he recovers from a successful previously-scheduled medical procedure. Associate head coach Kyan Brown will serve as the Mavericks' acting head coach.

York enters Tuesday's tilt following back-to-back losses. The Panthers are 4-5 on the road this season. Jadin Johnson has scored 15 or more points in six straight games.

Omaha hits the road to close out 2025 at Lamar on Saturday, Dec. 20 and at Oregon on Sunday, Dec. 28.

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