Cahmai Crosby Scores 21 to Lead Omaha Past Mid-America Christian

Cahmai Crosby leads Omaha to season-opening victory

Cahmai Crosby scored 21 points to propel the Omaha Mavericks to a 73-65 win over Mid-America Christian on Monday, marking a successful start to the Mavericks’ season, Rutland Herald reported.

Cahmai Crosby and other newcomers came through Monday for UNO men's basketball, helping the Mavericks beat Mid-America Christian. https://t.co/8ryoQxKYRq

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The victory sets an early tone for Omaha as they navigate the opening stretch of their schedule. Crosby’s performance was defined by efficiency from both inside and outside the arc, shooting 7 for 12 from the field. His perimeter shooting was particularly impactful, as he converted 4 of his 7 attempts from three-point range and maintained a perfect 3 for 3 record from the free-throw line.

While Crosby provided the offensive spark, the Mavericks relied on a balanced scoring effort to secure the win. Deke Thompson contributed 13 points, though he faced more difficulty from the field, shooting 3 for 9 overall and 2 for 6 from beyond the arc. Thompson was effective at the charity stripe, however, making 5 of 8 free throws. Jonny Jordan Jr. also joined the double-digit scoring group with 13 points, shooting 5 for 9 from the field and hitting 2 of 4 three-pointers.

Mid-America Christian remains competitive through Skillman and Seat

Despite the loss, Mid-America Christian remained a threat throughout the contest. Corey Skillman led the Evangels with 12 points, attempting to bridge the gap created by Omaha’s scoring runs. The Evangels also saw significant contributions from J.V. Seat, who tallied 11 points, and Taiden Conner, who finished with 11 points and recorded two steals.

The statistical breakdown of the primary scorers highlights the narrow margin of the contest:

Player	Team	Points	Key Shooting Stats
Cahmai Crosby	Omaha	21	7-12 FG, 4-7 3PT
Deke Thompson	Omaha	13	3-9 FG, 5-8 FT
Jonny Jordan Jr.	Omaha	13	5-9 FG, 2-4 3PT
Corey Skillman	Mid-America Christian	12	N/A
J.V. Seat	Mid-America Christian	11	N/A
Taiden Conner	Mid-America Christian	11	2 Steals

The outcome of this opening game serves as a critical litmus test for Omaha’s roster depth and shooting consistency. As the Mavericks look to build momentum, they face an immediate jump in competition level. The team is scheduled to visit BYU this coming Friday.