Waddles' 21 points lead Omaha over Denver 83-76

Mavericks' Lance Waddles shoots 7-for-9, including 6-for-6 from 3-point range

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Lance Waddles scored 21 points, shooting 7-for-9 including 6-for-6 from beyond the arc, to lead Omaha to an 83-76 victory over Denver on Sunday. Paul Djobet added 16 points for the Mavericks, who took the lead for good early in the first half and led 49-38 at halftime.

Why it matters

The win keeps Omaha in the hunt for a top spot in the Summit League standings, while Denver falls further back in the conference race. Waddles' hot shooting performance was a key factor in the Mavericks' victory.

The details

Waddles led the way for Omaha, which improved to 14-14 overall and 7-6 in Summit League play. Ja'Sean Glover chipped in 12 points for the Mavericks. For Denver, Logan Kinsey had a team-high 22 points and 6 rebounds, while Jeremiah Burke scored 18 points and Carson Johnson added 17 points and 4 assists.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
  • Omaha took the lead for good with 18:08 remaining in the first half.

The players

Lance Waddles

A player for Omaha who scored 21 points on 7-for-9 shooting, including 6-for-6 from 3-point range.

Paul Djobet

A player for Omaha who scored 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting, including 2-for-4 from 3-point range.

Logan Kinsey

A player for Denver who scored a team-high 22 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.

Jeremiah Burke

A player for Denver who scored 18 points.

Carson Johnson

A player for Denver who scored 17 points and had 4 assists.

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The takeaway

Omaha's victory over Denver keeps them in the hunt for a top spot in the Summit League standings, thanks in large part to a standout performance from Lance Waddles, who shot the lights out from 3-point range.