Simpson's 25 lead Southern Utah over Omaha 79-73
CEDAR CITY, Utah -- — Jamir Simpson scored 25 points as Southern Utah beat Omaha 79-73 on Saturday.
Simpson added five rebounds for the Thunderbirds (4-0). Dominique Ford scored 22 points, going 8 of 15 from the floor, including 4 for 10 from 3-point range, and 2 for 3 from the foul line. Jamari Sibley shot 3 for 11 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points.
Lance Waddles led the Mavericks (2-3) in scoring, finishing with 20 points. Marquel Sutton added 12 points, six rebounds and two blocks for Omaha. Ja'Sean Glover also had 12 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Toby Doolittle
- Justin Shamion
- Jacob Hirz
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| North Dakota | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| South Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Denver | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Kansas City | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| North Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Omaha | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Utah | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Abilene Christian | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| California Baptist | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Grand Canyon | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Utah Valley | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| UT Arlington | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Seattle U | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Tarleton State | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Utah Tech | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
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