North Dakota Fighting Hawks faced a tough loss against Omaha Mavericks in a Summit League showdown. The game was tied at 77 with under 15 seconds remaining after a remarkable three-point shot by North Dakota’s Treysen Eaglestaff. However, Omaha’s JJ White answered back with a buzzer-beating triple to seal the win for the Mavericks at 80-77. The game was filled with intense back-and-forth action, totaling 23 lead changes and 21 tied scores.
Despite the loss, North Dakota’s performance was notable, shooting 54.2% from the field, hitting nine three-pointers, and making 16 of 20 free throws. Senior forward Amar Kuljuhovic and sophomore Mier Panoam each scored 17 points for the Hawks. Kuljuhovic also recorded a career-high five steals. The Hawks will now head to Kansas City for their next game after this close defeat. This loss comes as a setback, but North Dakota remains competitive in the Summit League as they aim to bounce back in their upcoming matchup against the Roos.
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