Wheeler-Thomas hits layup at buzzer, lifts North Dakota State over Omaha 78-76

By Canadian Press on January 10, 2026.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Damari Wheeler-Thomas took an inbound pass and ran the court for the game-winning layup at the buzzer, and North Dakota State rallied from a 12-point halftime deficit to beat Omaha 78-76 on Saturday.

Treyson Anderson scored 22 points and added three blocks for the Bison (14-5, 4-0 Summit League). Wheeler-Thomas finished with 14 points and six rebounds. Trevian Carson also had 14 points for the Bison.

Paul Djobet led the Mavericks (8-11, 1-3) with 22 points, six rebounds and five assists. Christian Richardson added 21 points for Omaha. Tony Osburn also had 16 points.

Omaha led 44-32 at the break.

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