Omaha Advances to Summit League Semifinals with Win Over South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Ja’Sean Glover led No. 5 seed Omaha to a 76-62 victory over fourth-seeded South Dakota in the Summit League Tournament on Friday. Glover scored 25 points off the bench, propelling the Mavericks into the semifinals where they will face No. 1 seed North Dakota State on Saturday.

Game Highlights

Glover shot 7-for-13 from the field, including 1-for-3 from beyond the arc, and converted 10 of 11 free throw attempts. Lance Waddles contributed 18 points, shooting 7-for-14 overall and 3-for-9 from three-point range, adding seven rebounds. Julian Margrave added 11 points, going 4-of-11 from the field and 3-for-10 from three.

Vince Buzelis led the Coyotes with 16 points and 12 rebounds, while Jesse McIntosh scored 14 points. Jordan Crawford finished with 13 points and eight rebounds.

First Half Recap

Omaha held a narrow three-point lead at halftime, largely due to Waddles’ 13 first-half points.

Second Half Surge

Omaha took the lead for good with 10:26 remaining in the game. Glover played a key role in the Mavericks’ second-half surge, scoring 15 of his 25 points after the break.

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