
Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks guard Lance Waddles (7) during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks associate head coach Kyan Brown works with the players in warm ups before taking on the South Dakota Coyotes during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks huddles up before taking on the South Dakota Coyotes during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick head coach Chris Crutchfield and South Dakota Coyote head coach Eric Peterson talk before the game during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard JJ White (1) introducted beofre taking on the South Dakota Coyotes during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard Tony Osburn (32) waaves to the fans when introduced before taking on the South Dakota Coyotes during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick forward Kamryn Thomas (22) introduced before taking on the South Dakota Coyotes during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick forward Marquel Sutton (10) dribbles the ball against the South Dakota Coyotes in the first half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard Tony Osburn (32) makes a three-point shot against the South Dakota Coyotes during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks bench celebrates a three-point shot by Tony Osburn in the first half against the South Dakota Coyotes during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick forward Marquel Sutton (10) drives to the basket against South Dakota Coyote guard Max Burchill (3) in the first half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick forward Marquel Sutton (10) fouled going for a basket against the South Dakota Coyotes in the first half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick forward Marquel Sutton (10) makes a jump shot against South Dakota Coyote guard Max Burchill (3) in the first half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard JJ White (1) dribbles the against the South Dakota Coyotes in the first half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

South Dakota Coyote head coach Eric Peterson talks to a play at a break in the action against the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks in the first half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard Tony Osburn (32) during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard Ja'Sean Glover (5) dribbles the ball against the South Dakota Coyotes in the first half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard JJ White (1) dribbles the ball against South Dakota Coyote guard Isaac Bruns (12) inthe first half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks spirit squad performs at a break in the action against the South Dakota Coyotes during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

South Dakota Coyote head coach Eric Peterson during the Summit League Tournament Saturday wathes the action on the court, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard Tony Osburn (32) makes a three-point shot against the South Dakota Coyotes in the first half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard Tony Osburn (32) celebrates a three-point shot against the South Dakota Coyotes in the first half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick forward Marquel Sutton (10) goes for a lay up against South Dakota Coyote guard Isaac Bruns (12) in the during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick forward Marquel Sutton (10) during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard Lance Waddles (7) dribbles the ball against South Dakota Coyote guard Chase Forte (9) in the first half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick forward Marquel Sutton (10) makes a lay up against the South Dakota Coyotes during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick forward Kamryn Thomas (22) makes a basket against South Dakota Coyote guard Max Burchill (3) in the in the first half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard Ja'Sean Glover (5) drives to the basket against the South Dakota Coyotes in the first half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard Ja'Sean Glover (5) makes a lay up against the South Dakota Coyotes in the first half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick center Isaac Ondekane (24) makes a lay up against the South Dakota Coyotes in the first half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard JJ White (1) makes a lay up against the South Dakota Coyotes in the first half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick forward Joshua Streit (23) fouled driving to the basket against the South Dakota Coyotes during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard JJ White (1) dribbels the ball down the court against the South Dakota Coyotes in the first half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard JJ White (1) drives to the basket against the South Dakota Coyotes in the first half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick forward Marquel Sutton (10) makes a dunk against the South Dakota Coyotes during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard JJ White (1) dribbles the ball against South Dakota Coyote guard Shey Eberwein (2) in the second half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick forward Kamryn Thomas (22) drives to the basket against South Dakota Coyote forward Ashton Smith (32) during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks guard Tony Osburn (32) makes a three-point shot against the South Dakota Coyotes in the second half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks guard Tony Osburn (32) makes a three-point shot against the South Dakota Coyotes in the second half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks guard Tony Osburn (32) makes a three-point shot against the South Dakota Coyotes in the second half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick forward Marquel Sutton (10) makes a basket over South Dakota Coyote forward Mayuom Buom (0) in the second half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard Lance Waddles (7) makes a little jump shot against South Dakota Coyote forward Mayuom Buom (0) in the second half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard Lance Waddles (7) brings the ball down the court against South Dakota Coyote guard Paul Bruns (23) in the second half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard Lance Waddles (7) dribbles the ball against the South Dakota Coyotes in the second half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard Lance Waddles (7) makes a lay up against South Dakota Coyote guard Dre Bullock (11) in the second half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard Grant Stubblefield (3) dribbles the ball agalnst South Dakota Coyote guard Paul Bruns (23) during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick center Lincoln Palbicki (55) makes lay up against the South Dakota Coyotes in the second half during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard JJ White (1) heads to the locker room after the win over the South Dakota Coyotes during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska-Omaha Maverick guard Tony Osburn (32) heads to the locker room after the win over the South Dakota Coyotes during the Summit League Tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by John S. Peterson.