The Omaha Mavericks closed out the regular season with a significant 79-62 victory over St. Thomas on senior night. Polina Nikulochkina led the Mavericks with 20 points, supported by seniors Aaliyah Stanley (18 points) and Deanay Watson (12 points). Cora Olsen contributed seven rebounds and five steals, with Grace Cave and Kennedi Grant adding three assists each. The Mavericks finished the regular season with a 7-22 overall record and a 3-13 conference play record.

By the Numbers
  • Omaha shot 53.8% from the field (28-of-52) compared to St. Thomas' 35.7% (25-of-70).
  • The Mavericks also outperformed from the arc at 35.3% (6-of-17) to St. Thomas' 9.1% (3-of-33).
  • Omaha had an 81.0% free-throw success rate (17-of-21) versus St. Thomas' 75% (9-of-12).
State of Play
  • Omaha finished the regular season with a 7-22 overall record and a 3-13 conference play record.
  • The Mavericks will play at the Summit League Tournament on Friday, March 8 as the No. 9 seed.
Bottom Line

The Omaha Mavericks celebrated a decisive victory over St. Thomas on senior night, capping off the regular season with a 7-22 overall record and securing the No. 9 seed for the upcoming Summit League Tournament.