KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Interstat) — Omaha avenged an early-January loss with a decisive 77-60 victory over Missouri-Kansas City in Summit League men’s basketball Saturday at Municipal Auditorium.

The Mavericks (10-12, 3-4) built a 10-point halftime lead and pulled away, holding the Kangaroos (4-17, 1-6) to 34.4% shooting. Paul Djobet led Omaha with 23 points. Kasheem Grady scored 15 for Kansas City.

Omaha shot 45% from the field and outrebounded Kansas City 13-9 on the offensive glass. The Mavericks’ defense forced 15 turnovers. Attendance was 405.