UNO Opens Season With 73-65 Win Over Mid-America
Cahmai Crosby scored 21 points as Nebraska Omaha beat Mid-America Christian in its season opener at Baxter Arena.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
The University of Nebraska Omaha men's basketball team defeated Mid-America Christian 73-65 in its season opener on Monday at Baxter Arena. Cahmai Crosby led UNO with 21 points, while Deke Thompson and Jonny Jordan each scored 13 in their debuts.
Why it matters
The win gives UNO an early result after losing its top four scorers from last season, with several newcomers contributing right away. It sets a baseline for a roster being rebuilt around new players.
Crosby's 21 points came on 7 of 12 shooting, including 4 of 7 from deep, while UNO led 71-53 with 3:16 remaining before Mid-America Christian closed on a 12-2 run to cut the margin to eight. The early results from a rebuilt roster are still limited to a single game.
The players
Cahmai Crosby
Cahmai Crosby is a University of Nebraska Omaha guard who led the team with 21 points in the season opener.
Deke Thompson
Deke Thompson is a newcomer to the University of Nebraska Omaha men's basketball team who scored 13 points in his debut.
Jonny Jordan
Jonny Jordan is a newcomer to the University of Nebraska Omaha men's basketball team who scored 13 points in his debut.
The details
UNO closed the first half with a 41-33 lead and then ran off an 11-0 stretch that built a double-digit cushion, with Crosby scoring a three-point play and Grant Stubblefield adding layups and a free throw. Dace Pleasant's two free throws pushed the lead to 71-53 before Mid-America Christian made a late charge.
Timeline
Monday, November 2, 2026: UNO defeats Mid-America Christian 73-65 at Baxter Arena.
Friday, November 6, 2026: UNO plays No. 25 BYU on the road in Utah.
Saturday, November 7, 2026: UNO plays Utah State on the road in Utah.
Season Trajectory
UNO's opening win arrives after the departure of its top four scorers, so early production from new players matters to the team's competitive footing in its conference. The road games at No. 25 BYU and Utah State this weekend will offer a sharper read on whether the rebuilt group can compete away from home.
Fantasy and bracket followers can track Crosby's scoring and the new rotation players as UNO heads into its two road games this weekend. The early results also show which newcomers are seeing significant minutes against college competition.
The takeaway
Early production from a reshaped roster can change the outlook quickly, and the next two road games will show whether UNO's new players can carry that load away from home.
What happens next
UNO plays at No. 25 BYU on Friday, November 6, 2026, and at Utah State on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by JournalStar.
