Paul Djobet erupts for 38 points in NCAA despite Omaha’s defeat

Paul Djobet authored another night for the record books. On Saturday in Fargo, the 21-year-old poured in 38 points against Summit League leader North Dakota State Bison. Omaha lost 92–84, but the performance itself was unmistakable—an outsized offensive showing that underscored Djobet’s place among the league’s most dominant scorers.

The Lille native has been stacking statements. A week after posting 27 points and 11 rebounds, Djobet raised the ceiling again, becoming the focal point from tip to horn for the Omaha Mavericks. He scored 17 in the first half and 21 after the break, carrying a heavy load in a game that tilted away early.

Down 18 (60–42) with 15 minutes left, Omaha made a push—driven almost entirely by Djobet. In crunch time, he pulled the Mavericks within two on a deep three followed by an and-one, a sequence that captured both his confidence and shot-making under pressure.

The line tells the story: 38 points on 14-of-22 shooting, 6-of-10 from three, six rebounds, two assists, one block—and zero turnovers. It made him the game’s leading scorer and set the Summit League’s top single-game mark this season, while tying Devin Patterson for the second-highest individual scoring game in Omaha’s Division I era.

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Close, But Not Quite

Omaha Mavericks slowly carved into the margin behind a sustained shooting surge. The Mavericks buried nine threes after halftime and finished 15-of-31 from deep, stretching the game back into reach possession by possession. With 5:40 left, a pull-up three from Paul Djobet trimmed the deficit to 73–66, before Tony Osburn followed with two more from long range.

The turning point came at 3:11, when Djobet converted an and-one to pull Omaha within two (80–78). From there, North Dakota State Bison stayed composed, closing the door at the line by knocking down 20 of 22 free throws to secure the win.

Strong return after a quiet game

The outburst followed a brief dip. After becoming eligible following the fall semester, Paul Djobet opened with three straight double-doubles before being held to nine points and nine rebounds in a midweek loss to North Dakota. In Fargo, he answered immediately—reasserting himself as Omaha’s primary scoring option and showing a quick, decisive bounce-back.

North Dakota State more balanced

While Djobet’s individual performance stood out, North Dakota State made the difference through their collective play. The Bison posted an impressive 50/40/90 shooting split and had five players with 9 or more points. Noah Feddersen (18 points) and Damari Wheeler-Thomas particularly delivered in key moments.

After the game, the Bison’s big man highlighted the French player’s impact: « He was relentless. Even when we sent two or three defenders, he kept attacking the rim very strong, » he told North Dakota State’s official website.

An NCAA season taking on another dimension

With this latest demonstration, Paul Djobet confirms he is one of his conference’s most prolific scorers. Consistent, efficient and now targeted by every opposing defense, the Lille native has established himself as an offensive force in NCAA basketball.

🇫🇷 Paul Djobet — Full Game Breakdown

🏀 Omaha Mavericks vs North Dakota State Bison
🏆 Summit League — NCAA Division I
📅 February 7, 2026
📊 Final Score: North Dakota State 92 – Omaha 84

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🧾 Player Profile
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•Position: Wing
•Class: Junior
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Omaha still dangerous at home

Despite the loss, Omaha showed solid collective efficiency at 52.6% shooting. Ja’Sean Glover (16 points) and Tony Osburn (14 points) provided good support for Djobet, while Grant Stubblefield dished out 11 assists.

The Mavericks (12-14, 5-6 in Summit League) will now try to bounce back with a three-game home stand, starting with hosting St. Thomas next Thursday.