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Nebraska-Omaha |
Season Summary
The University of Nebraska at Omaha, picked to finish last in the North Central Conference, came out strong and finished the same way in head coach Derrin Hansen’s third season on the bench. The Mavericks have posted wins over four Top 10 teams during a 24-6 season that ties the school record for wins in a season. UNO won 14 of its first 15 games and ended regular season play at 21-6, with a fourth-place finish in the NCC. The Mavericks defeated St. Cloud State and regular season champion Minnesota State before claiming the league’s final title with a win over North Dakota.
Roster
| # | Name | Pos. | Ht. | Yr. | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Andrew Bridger | G | 6-0 | So. | Lincoln, Neb. |
| 10 | Nate Owen | G | 5-11 | Jr. | Crofton, Ky. |
| 11 | Matt Newman | F | 6-5 | So. | Lincoln, Neb. |
| 12 | Denny Johnston | F | 6-4 | Sr. | Omaha, Neb. |
| 20 | Michael Jenkins | G | 6-3 | Jr. | Bellevue, Neb. |
| 2 | Tyler Albers | G | 6-3 | So. | Papillion, Neb. |
| 25 | Grant Nieland | G | 6-4 | Jr. | Omaha, Neb. |
| 30 | Mitch Albers | G | 6-4 | Fr. | Papillion, Neb. |
| 31 | Tyler Petersen | G | 5-10 | Fr. | Louisville, Neb. |
| 32 | Ryan Pace | C | 6-9 | Jr. | Omaha, Neb. |
| 40 | Justin Petersen | F | 6-5 | Jr. | Louisville, Neb. |
| 42 | John Ring | C | 6-6 | Fr. | Grand Island, Neb. |
| 44 | Mike Mokeski | F/C | 6-9 | Jr. | Carrollton, Texas |
| 50 | Jerry Bennett | F/C | 6-7 | Sr. | Waterloo, Iowa |
