OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Cahmai Crosby’s 21 points helped Omaha defeat Mid-America Christian 73-65 on Monday in a season opener for both teams.

Crosby shot 7 for 12 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Mavericks. Deke Thompson scored 13 points, shooting 3 for 9 from the floor and 5 of 8 from the free-throw line. Jonny Jordan Jr. went 5 of 9 from the field (2 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.

Corey Skillman led the way for the Evangels with 12 points. Mid-America Christian also got 11 points apiece from J.V. Seat and Taiden Conner.

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Omaha visits BYU in its next matchup on Friday.

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