Omaha is headed to its first NCAA Tournament — even if the Mavericks lose the Summit League championship game. Omaha will play St. Thomas in the tournament

Since the Tommies are still in the final season of their transition to Division I, they're not eligible for NCAA postseason, meaning that even if St. Thomas were to win the Summit League tournament, Omaha, as the regular season champion, would get the autobid to the Big Dance.

Most mid-major teams with Omaha's resume have one way of making the NCAA tournament, but a rare twist gives the Mavericks three paths to history.

Omaha is heading to its first NCAA tournament -- even if the Mavericks lose the Summit League championship game.