#1 Mavericks Face Mustangs Saturday: Key Battle in Nonconference Basketball

Mavericks seek revenge against Mustangs

The Omaha Mavericks men's basketball team looks to avenge its early-season loss to the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Mustangs when the two teams meet Saturday at Baxter Arena. The Mavericks (7-4) fell to the Mustangs (8-3) 81-67 on Nov. 15 in Dallas.

Saturday's game is a key nonconference matchup for both teams. The Mavericks are looking to build momentum heading into Summit League play, while the Mustangs are trying to improve their NCAA Tournament resume.

Key players to watch

Max Murrell, Omaha

The 6-foot-7 forward is averaging 15.9 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. He had 16 points and eight rebounds in the first meeting against SMU.

Kendric Davis, SMU

The 6-foot guard leads the Mustangs in scoring (20.1 ppg) and assists (4.6 apg). He had 19 points and five assists against the Mavericks in November.

What to expect

The Mavericks are a young team with a lot of potential. They have a good mix of size and athleticism, and they are starting to find their rhythm on offense. The Mustangs are a more experienced team, and they have one of the best players in the American Athletic Conference in Davis.

The game is expected to be a close one. The Mavericks will need to play their best game in order to beat the Mustangs.