Omaha Mavericks men's basketball explained

Current:2023–24 Omaha Mavericks men's basketball team
Omaha Mavericks
University:University of Nebraska Omaha
Conference:Summit League
Location:Omaha, Nebraska
Coach:Chris Crutchfield
Tenure:2nd
Arena:Baxter Arena
Capacity:7,898
Nickname:Mavericks
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Ncaasweetsixteen:1975*, 1982*
Ncaasecondround:2002*, 2008*
Ncaatourneys:1975*, 1976*, 1977*, 1979*, 1982*, 1983*, 1984*, 2002*, 2004*, 2005*, 2008*, 2010*
*at Division II level
Conference Tournament:North Central

2004, 2008, 2010

Conference Season:North Central

1979, 1984, 2004, 2005

The Omaha Mavericks men's basketball team, also called the Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks,[1] represents the University of Nebraska Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The Mavericks compete in The Summit League. Led by head coach Chris Crutchfield, they play their games at the on-campus Baxter Arena, which they moved to at the start of the 2015–16 season.[2] The 2015–16 season was also the first in which they were eligible for the NCAA tournament, NIT, or The Summit League tournament; they had been ineligible during the school's four-year transition from Division II to Division I, which began in the 2011–12 season. During this period, they made one appearance in the CIT, a tournament which is not directly sponsored by the NCAA, in 2014.

History

Season by season results

[3] [4]

Postseason

NCAA Division II Tournament results

The Mavericks have appeared in 12 NCAA Division II Tournaments. Their combined record is 7–14.

Regional semifinals
Regional Finals
Augustana (SD)
North Dakota
W 69–61
L 71–84
Regional semifinals
Regional 3rd-place game
North Dakota
Mankato State
L 74–86 OT
L 73–95
Regional semifinals
Regional 3rd-place game
Green Bay
Augustana (SD)
L 63–89
W 93–91
Regional semifinals
Regional 3rd-place game
Northern Iowa
North Dakota
L 72–84
W 86–75
Regional semifinals
Finals
Lewis
North Dakota
W 78–69
L 75–83
Regional semifinals
Regional 3rd-place game
Morningside
Ferris State
L 79–80
L 75–81
Regional semifinals
Regional 3rd-place game
Wayne State
Northern Michigan
L 70–82
W 84–81
Regional Quarterfinals
Regional semifinals
Fort Lewis
South Dakota State
W 88–58
L 76–96
Regional Quarterfinals South Dakota L 71–82
Regional Quarterfinals Winona State L 58–64
Regional Quarterfinals
Regional semifinals
Fort Lewis
Winona State
W 82–76
L 67–80
Regional Quarterfinals Tarleton State L 71–75

NAIA tournament results

The Mavericks have appeared in the NAIA tournament one time. Their record is 0–1.

CIT results

The Mavericks have appeared in one CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT).[5] Their record is 1–1.

First round
Second Round
North Dakota
Murray State
W 91–75
L 62–86

CBI results

The Mavericks have appeared in one College Basketball Invitational (CBI). Their record is 0–1.

First round Duquesne L 112–120

Notable players

All–Americans

All–Conference

All–NCC Team

All–MIAA Team

All–Summit Team

NCC Player of the Year

NCC Freshman of the Year

UNO 1,000 Points/500 Rebounds club

Notes and References

  1. Although the school has completed the rebranding of its athletic program as "Omaha", and both The Summit League and National Collegiate Hockey Conference now follow this usage, national media such as ESPN usually use the hyphenated "Nebraska-Omaha".
  2. Omaha Releases 2015-16 Men's Basketball Schedule . Omaha Athletics . July 15, 2015 . July 29, 2015.
  3. Book: 2012-13 Media Guide. 2013. UNO Athletic Department.
  4. Book: NCC Record & History Book. 2008. North Central Conference. 48–66.
  5. News: UNO Basketball makes history with CIT invitation. Nelson. Andrew. Mar 18, 2014. The Gateway. University of Nebraska Omaha. Mar 9, 2016.