Mitchell scores 27, UMKC knocks off Omaha 75-59

Published Dec. 31, 2022 5:43 p.m. ET

Associated Press

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Rayquawndis Mitchell scored 27 points as UMKC beat Omaha 75-59 on Saturday.

Mitchell shot 7 for 15 (6 for 13 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 from the free throw line for the Kangaroos (6-10, 2-1 Summit League). Shemarri Allen scored 17 points while shooting 7 for 11 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free throw line. Allen David Mukeba Jr. recorded 11 points and shot 5 of 8 from the field.

Marquel Sutton led the Mavericks (5-10, 1-2) in scoring, finishing with 18 points. Frankie Fidler added 10 points, six assists and two steals for Omaha.

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UMKC plays Saturday against Oral Roberts on the road, and Omaha visits Western Illinois on Thursday.

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