ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Bradyn Hubbard scored 26 points, including two free throws in the closing seconds, to give Abilene Christian a 73-71 victory against Omaha on Thursday.

Hubbard added seven rebounds for the Wildcats (2-0). Yaniel Rivera scored 11 points while shooting 4 for 8, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc. Chilaydrien Newton had 10 points and shot 3 for 11.

Lance Waddles led the Mavericks (0-2) in scoring, finishing with 21 points. Tony Osburn added 11 points and five assists for Omaha. Grant Stubblefield had 10 points and five steals.