No. 6 Omaha's season concludes with a 66-63 loss to No. 7 Denver in the Summit League Tournament semifinals after failing to replicate their previous comeback. Frankie Fidler shines with 27 points for the Mavericks, who finish the season with a 15-18 record.

The Big Picture

The defeat ends Omaha's run in the tournament, highlighting the unpredictability of college basketball postseason play.

By the Numbers
  • Frankie Fidler leads Omaha with 27 points and 8 rebounds.
  • Denver's Tommy Bruner scores 23 points and DeAndre Craig adds 15 points.
  • Omaha shoots 38.5% from the field, while Denver leads in 3-point shooting at 33.3%.
  • Omaha has a significant advantage in rebounds, outrebounding Denver 42 to 35.
State of Play
  • Omaha faced a challenging start, falling behind 11-0 early in the game.
  • Fidler's efforts helped Omaha tie the game at 30-30 in the first half.
  • Denver regained the lead in the second half and secured a narrow victory.
  • Fidler achieves a career milestone, surpassing 1500 points and 500 rebounds.
Bottom Line

Omaha's season concludes with a tough loss in the semifinals, despite Fidler's remarkable performance, highlighting the competitive nature of college basketball tournaments.