Omaha Mavericks’ Winning Streak and Popcorn Promotion: A Recipe for Excitement
As the college basketball season heats up, the Omaha Mavericks are making waves with their impressive performance. Undefeated in Summit League play and riding a nine-game winning streak, the Mavericks are soaring high, capturing the attention of fans and analysts alike. But it’s not just their on-court prowess that’s turning heads; it’s also their unique approach to filling the stands at Baxter Arena.
In a bid to capitalize on their momentum and draw a packed crowd, the Mavericks have come up with a quirky yet enticing promotion. On Saturday, as they host the Denver Pioneers, fans will have the opportunity to bring their own five-gallon (or smaller) trash cans to the arena. For just $5, these cans can be filled to the brim with popcorn at Baxter Arena’s Nineteen 08 concession stand. Of course, there’s a catch: the school, concessions partner, and arena reserve the right to refuse any cans that haven’t been properly sanitized. It’s a fun and creative way to engage fans and add a little extra flavor to the game day experience.
This promotion is more than just a marketing gimmick; it’s inspired by a new tradition that has taken root in the Omaha locker room. Back in December, the Mavericks were struggling, having suffered consecutive losses to Northern Iowa and Iowa State. In a moment of spontaneity, associate head coach Kyan Brown came up with an unconventional way to lift the team’s spirits ahead of their game against Cal Poly — he kicked a locker room trash can.
That act of defiance seemed to do the trick, as Omaha went on to defeat the Mustangs, marking their first win in two weeks. Thus, a tradition was born. After every victory in their current nine-game streak, Brown takes center stage in the locker room and unleashes his energy on a trash can, using whatever is at hand — whether it’s his foot, a bat, or even a steel chair.
BAH GAWD! IT’S KB WITH A STEEL CHAIR!😵#GoMavs #OmahaMBB pic.twitter.com/IqqABWpMXz
— Omaha Men’s Basketball (@OmahaMBB) January 26, 2025
While the trash cans brought into the arena for popcorn on Saturday are presumably safe from Brown’s antics, the promotion adds an extra layer of excitement to the game. It’s a testament to the Mavericks’ creativity and their ability to engage with fans in a fun and memorable way.
- Undefeated in Summit League play
- Nine-game winning streak
- Unique popcorn promotion: Bring your own sanitized trash can
- Inspired by locker room tradition
- Coach Kyan Brown’s motivational antics
As the Mavericks continue their impressive run, fans are eager to see if they can maintain their momentum and extend their winning streak. With the added excitement of the popcorn promotion, Saturday’s game against Denver promises to be a thrilling event both on and off the court. Whether you’re a die-hard basketball fan or just in it for the popcorn, this is one game you won’t want to miss.
Originally Written by: J.J. Post
