OMAHA, Neb. (Interstat) — Two Summit League women’s basketball teams seeking a positive turn will meet Saturday when the Omaha Mavericks host the Missouri-Kansas City Kangaroos at Baxter Arena.

The matchup features teams with a combined 8-36 overall record. UMKC (6-15) enters with marginally more momentum, having secured two conference wins earlier this month. Omaha (2-21) is mired in a 10-game losing streak, with its last victory coming against non-Division I opponent Briar Cliff on Dec. 27.

The Kangaroos won the season’s first meeting 61-59 in Kansas City on Dec. 31. Saturday’s contest offers Omaha a chance for redemption and a crucial conference split on its home floor.

A key player to watch is UMKC junior guard Emani Bennett, who is coming off a career-high 21-point performance in a 76-63 loss to South Dakota State on Jan. 24. Over her last seven games, Bennett is averaging 12.1 points and has been a consistent scoring threat for the Kangaroos.

Omaha will counter with sophomore guard Regan Juenemann, who led the Mavericks with 10 points in their most recent outing, an 85-41 loss at South Dakota State on Jan. 28. Juenemann has shown flashes of offensive production, including a 15-point game at North Dakota State on Jan. 10.

Both teams have struggled defensively in conference play, suggesting a potential for offensive opportunities. UMKC will look to capitalize on its experience from the narrow December win, while Omaha aims to leverage home court to snap its prolonged skid.

The game is scheduled for a 2 p.m. CST tipoff at Baxter Arena.