Jackson floater, block help Omaha top Western Illinois 71-68
OMAHA, Neb. -- Zach Jackson scored 25 points, including the go-ahead bucket, and KJ Robinson added 18 points as Omaha came back to take down Western Illinois 71-68 on Thursday night.
Jackson's floater gave the Mavericks (8-17, 3-6 Summit League) a 69-68 lead with 28.9 seconds left. Jackson then went down the floor and blocked a Dalan Ancrum jumper before Mitch Hahn hit two free throws to ice it.
The Leathernecks (11-12, 2-8) led for much of the first half, stretching their lead to as many as eight, and taking a four-point lead into the break. Robinson took matters into his own hands in the second half, scoring all 9 points in a small 9-2 run to turn the tide. Robinson scored 16 of his 18 after the break. After another Mavericks run put them up seven, Western Illinois answered with a run of its own, outscoring Omaha 9-1 to take a 68-67 lead before Jackson's go-ahead shot.
Kobe Webster had 20 points, 5 boards, and 5 assists for the Leathernecks.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Frank Spencer
- Terry Oglesby
- Edwin Young
2023-24 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 14-4 | - | 26-9 |
| UT Martin | 14-4 | - | 21-11 |
| Little Rock | 14-4 | - | 21-13 |
| Western Illinois | 13-5 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Tennessee State | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 9-9 | 5 | 17-16 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-10 | 6 | 14-18 |
| Tennessee Tech | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
| Southern Indiana | 5-13 | 9 | 8-24 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 4-14 | 10 | 9-22 |
| Lindenwood | 3-15 | 11 | 9-22 |
2023-24 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State | 12-4 | - | 22-13 |
| North Dakota | 10-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Kansas City | 10-6 | 2 | 16-16 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 9-7 | 3 | 20-13 |
| North Dakota State | 8-8 | 4 | 15-17 |
| Omaha | 7-9 | 5 | 15-18 |
| Denver | 6-10 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Oral Roberts | 5-11 | 7 | 12-19 |
| South Dakota | 5-11 | 7 | 12-20 |
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