In a competitive matchup, Omaha outlasted Denver with an 83–76 victory. Despite Denver’s strong offensive performance, spearheaded by Kinsey’s 24 points, Omaha sealed the win in the final moments.
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OMAHA 83, DENVER 76
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Key Takeaways:
- Omaha took the win with a final score of 83–76
- Denver’s Kinsey led all Denver scorers with 24 points
- Burke and Johnson added 18 and 15 points, respectively
- Denver collectively shot 31-for-67 from the field
- The team tallied 13 offensive rebounds and 34 total boards
Game Overview
Omaha edged out Denver in a hard-fought matchup that ended 83–76. Both teams exchanged scoring runs throughout the contest. In the waning minutes, Omaha established its lead, holding off Denver’s final push to secure the win.
Denver’s Standout Performers
Kinsey led Denver with 24 points, shooting 10-for-19 from the field and 4-for-5 at the free-throw line. Burke added efficient scoring, contributing 18 points on 7-for-11 field-goal shooting. Johnson also provided a boost with 15 points, rounding out Denver’s top offensive threats.
Statistical Snapshot
Below is a brief look at Denver’s key box score information from the game:
| Name | Min | FG (M-A) | FT (M-A) | Reb (O-T) | Ast | PF | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke | 35 | 7-11 | 0-0 | 1-5 | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| Kinsey | 33 | 10-19 | 4-5 | 4-6 | 1 | 2 | 24 |
| Oldham | 33 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 4-8 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Johnson | 38 | 7-17 | 0-0 | 2-3 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| Z. Nelson | 25 | 3-12 | 0-0 | 1-3 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Wysocki | 16 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Rollins | 12 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-4 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Lee | 5 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Maleng | 3 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Totals | 200 | 31-67 | 6-7 | 13-34 | 11 | 14 | 76 |
Looking Ahead
Though Denver put forth a determined effort, Omaha ultimately closed out the contest. With standout players and balanced scoring, Denver demonstrated competitive play, but Omaha’s final surge and overall execution made the difference in this 83–76 decision.
