College Sports Established
1908
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
College Name
University of Nebraska Omaha
Collegiate History
2012 - Present / NCAA Division I
Conference History
2012 - Present / Summit League
Nickname
Mavericks - The Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks are a NCAA Division I athletic program in Omaha, Nebraska. The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is the home of the Mavericks, and they compete in the Summit League for most sports. While not as well known as some college athletics programs, UNO has been fielding competitive teams since 1969, when it joined Division II before transitioning to D1 status in 2011.
When it comes to their nickname, many may be wondering where this name comes from. Its origins can be traced back to 1975 when UNO was still a member of NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics). At that time, two different schools were competing under one banner: The University Of Omaha and Municipal College Of Arts & Sciences, which later became part of what we know today as UNMC or University Of Nebraska Medical Center.
During this period, both schools had separate mascots but eventually decided to combine them into one unified mascot -the Maverick! This was done with an eye towards unifying both institutions under one common goal: achieving success through academic excellence and athletic prowess while proudly representing their local community! It wasn’t until 1992 that “Mavericks” officially became adopted by UNO after being used by fans for years due to its unique connection between universities within the city limits – thus making history forever more!
NCAA Championships
Baseball 0
Men's Basketball 0
Women's Basketball 0
Football 0
Soccer 0
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- 2015
- 2017
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Division Transition and NCAA Eligibility
Omaha Men’s basketball won regular season North Central Conference championships in 1979, 1984, 2004, 2005 2008 (Final NCC Champions only 7 competing teams in NCC in 2008) and 2010. They transitioned from Division II to Division I beginning in the 2011–12 season. The 2015–16 season is the first in which they are eligible for NCAA-sponsored postseason play (either the NCAA ... -
Historic Frozen Four Run
The Omaha Mavericks men’s ice hockey program reached the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament in 2006, 2011, and 2015. During the 2015 tournament, the Mavericks made it to the 2015 Frozen Four, their first in school history. -
Omaha Men’s Soccer Journey
The men’s varsity soccer program began ahead of the 2011 NCAA Division I men’s soccer season. In 2012, Omaha joined the Summit League, where it established itself as one of the top schools in the conference. In the 2016 Summit League Men’s Soccer Tournament, Omaha reached the championship, before falling to eventual College Cup finalists, Denver. The following season, the ... -
Women’s Basketball NCAA Eligibility
The Mavericks women’s basketball are now eligible for the NCAA tournament, NIT, or Summit League Tournament, having completed the school’s four-year transition from Division II to Division I, which began in the 2011–12 season. During the 2021 Summit League women’s basketball tournament the Mavericks, seeded eighth, beat number one seed and nationally ranked 22nd, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 52–40. In ...
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History of the Mavericks
In its early days as an independent school (before joining the Summit League), UNO had notable success on both men's and women's sides, with teams earning national championships in wrestling and softball during this period. In addition to these successes were individual accomplishments such as former Maverick wrestler Tom Brands winning an Olympic gold medal for Team USA at Barcelona 1992 Olympics or two-time All-American pitcher Joe Blanton being drafted by MLB’s Oakland Athletics with 17th overall pick of 2002 draft.
Since joining the Summit League conference before the 2008-09 season, UNO has continued its success on all levels but especially when it comes to the men’s hockey team, which has won five regular season titles along with three tournament championships over the past decade-plus while also making four appearances in NCAA Tournament. On top of that, the Mavs have seen numerous players move onto professional ranks through the NHL Draft or free agency signings, such as forward Ryan Walters, who was selected by the St Louis Blues 2013 NHL Entry Draft after leading the nation in points per game average the same year.
Overall, there is no doubt that Omaha Mavericks are among the most successful mid-major programs in the country today thanks to the hard work and dedication of staff coaches alike, be it athletically or academically, and respect name throughout the collegiate sporting world.
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