The North Dakota men's basketball team suffered a heartbreaking 73-72 loss to Omaha in the Summit League Quarterfinal, with the game decided in the final seconds at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. Treysen Eaglestaff led the Fighting Hawks with 18 points, while Amar Kuljuhovic grabbed 11 rebounds. B.J. Omot and Tsotne Tsartsidze also made significant contributions with 14 and 13 points, respectively.

The Big Picture

The defeat marks the end of North Dakota's season, finishing 18-14 and securing their first winning season since 2016-17. Individual player achievements include Omot approaching a sophomore point-scoring record and Eaglestaff's impressive three-point shooting performance.

By the Numbers
  • Travis Tuttle set the sophomore point-scoring record at 581 points in 1993-94, with Omot finishing the season at 535 points.
  • Eaglestaff concluded the season with 80 made threes, just one shy of the previous season's total and four away from tying the program record.
State of Play
  • North Dakota finished the season with a 18-14 record, achieving their first winning season since 2016-17.
  • Individual accolades include Eaglestaff's impressive three-point shooting near the program record and Brady Danielson's record of playing 151 games in his career.
Bottom Line

The North Dakota men's basketball team faced a devastating 73-72 loss to Omaha, concluding their season despite notable individual achievements. The defeat marks significant milestones for players like Omot and Eaglestaff, highlighting the team's commendable efforts throughout the season.