Halftime Report
Only one more half stands between Neb.-Omaha and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have jumped out to a quick 33-25 lead against Kansas City.
Neb.-Omaha entered the match having won four straight and they’re just one half away from another. Will they make it five, or will Kansas City step up and spoil it? We’ll know soon.
Who’s Playing
Kansas City Roos @ Neb.-Omaha Mavericks
Current Records: Kansas City 10-7, Neb.-Omaha 8-9
How To Watch
When: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9 p.m. ETWhere: Baxter Arena — Omaha, NebraskaTV: CBS Sports NetworkFollow: CBS Sports AppWatch on Connected TV: CBS Sports App on Roku and Fire TVLive Stream: CBSSports.com or fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Ticket Cost: $12.36
What to Know
Kansas City has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They and the Neb.-Omaha Mavericks will face off in a Summit battle at 9:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Baxter Arena. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Kansas City is headed into the match having just posted their biggest win since November 24, 2024 on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 90-67 margin over Oral Roberts.
Meanwhile, Neb.-Omaha waltzed into their game on Saturday with three straight wins… but they left with four. They rang in the new year with an 85-80 victory over the Bison.
Kansas City’s win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-7. As for Neb.-Omaha, their victory bumped their record up to 8-9.
Looking ahead, Kansas City is expected to win a tight contest, barring any buzzer beaters. They might be worth a quick bet since they’ve covered the spread the last six times they’ve played.
Kansas City beat Neb.-Omaha 63-58 when the teams last played back in February of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher…
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