AKRON, Ohio — In a competitive matchup at the Akron Basketball Classic held on Sunday, Omaha secured a victory over Lamar with a final score of 65-59. The standout player for Omaha, Tony Osburn, contributed significantly to the win, scoring 23 points in the game. Osburn demonstrated his shooting prowess by hitting 7 of his 13 attempts from the field, including a remarkable 5 of 9 from beyond the arc, and he was a perfect 4 for 4 from the free-throw line. This win marked an important turnaround for the Mavericks, who improved their record to 3-5 and snapped a disappointing five-game losing streak.

Ja’Sean Glover supported Osburn’s efforts by adding 14 points, connecting on 4 of 9 shots from the field, with a notable 3 for 5 performance from three-point territory. He also made an impact at the foul line, going 3 for 5, and contributed five rebounds to the team’s efforts. Marquel Sutton further bolstered the Mavericks’ scoring with 13 points, although he struggled slightly from the field, making just 4 of 14 attempts but maintained a perfect record at the free-throw line, also going 4 for 4.

For the Cardinals, who fell to 1-5 with this defeat, Alexis Marmolejos was the leading scorer, finishing the game with 15 points along with four assists. Cody Pennebaker added to the scoring with 11 points and secured six rebounds for Lamar. Andrew Holifield had a solid performance as well, contributing nine points alongside three steals and four blocks, showcasing defensive effort.

Looking ahead, both teams are scheduled to play again on Saturday. Omaha will face off against Abilene Christian while Lamar will host Our Lady of the Lake, providing both squads with an opportunity to enhance their records.