For Omaha hockey to host in the playoffs, it comes down to one final road series against traditional rival North Dakota.

The Hawks also broke a three-game losing streak to Omaha Mavericks with a 3-1 win. Carter Wilkie continued his torrid pace, scoring his 10th point in the last 10 games (4g-6a–10pts). Freshman forward Sacha Boisvert scored his sixth goal in the last five games (6g-1a–7pts).

Treysen Eaglestaff scored a Summit League-record 51 points to power North Dakota to an 85-69 victory over South Dakota State on Friday night in the quarterfinals of the tournament.

The Jackrabbits will face the winner of the St. Thomas-North Dakota quarterfinal in the semifinals on Saturday.

JJ White added 22 points and seven assists for the Mavericks ... NEXT UP Up next for Omaha is a Saturday matchup with Oral Roberts at home, and South Dakota visits North Dakota State on Wednesday.

The Mavericks reached the 20-win mark with a 70-61 win over the Roos, paced by Summit League player of the year Marquel Sutton's 228 points, 11 rebounds and four steals. JJ White added 14 points, seven assists and five rebounds as the Mavs held UMKC (13-20) to 33 percent shooting and outscored them 38-18 in the paint.

Omaha visits North Dakota after Ja Harvey scored 34 points in Omaha's 71-57 win against the South Dakota Coyotes. The Fighting Hawks are 8-5 on their home court. The Mavericks are 4-10 in ...