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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 13-3 | - | 22-13 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 12-4 | 1 | 24-10 |
| South Dakota State | 11-5 | 2 | 20-12 |
| North Dakota State | 10-6 | 3 | 21-11 |
| South Dakota | 9-7 | 4 | 19-14 |
| North Dakota | 5-11 | 8 | 12-21 |
| Denver | 5-11 | 8 | 11-21 |
| Kansas City | 4-12 | 9 | 13-20 |
| Oral Roberts | 3-13 | 10 | 7-23 |
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 15-1 | - | 25-9 |
| Grand Canyon | 13-3 | 2 | 26-8 |
| California Baptist | 9-7 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Abilene Christian | 8-8 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Seattle U | 8-8 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Tarleton State | 7-9 | 8 | 12-20 |
| UT Arlington | 6-10 | 9 | 13-18 |
| Southern Utah | 4-12 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Utah Tech | 2-14 | 13 | 7-26 |
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