Lamar scores 20 to lead Kansas City past Omaha 64-61

Published Jan. 10, 2022 10:53 p.m. ET

Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Arkel Lamar had 20 points as Kansas City edged past Nebraska Omaha 64-61 on Monday night.

Marvin Nesbitt Jr. had 16 points and eight rebounds for Kansas City (7-6, 2-1 Summit League), which earned its fourth straight home victory. Evan Gilyard II added 15 points and seven assists. Jacob Johnson had six rebounds.

Nick Ferrarini had 17 points for the Mavericks (3-14, 2-4). Kyle Luedtke added 11 points. Darrius Hughes had 10 points.

Felix Lemetti, whose 11 points per game coming into the contest led the Mavericks, had only 5 points. He shot 20 percent from behind the arc (1 of 5).

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