<p>OMAHA, Neb. — Will Carius scored 22 points as Western Illinois defeated Nebraska Omaha 75-73 on Saturday night. </p>
<p>Colton Sandage and Justin Brookens added 11 points apiece for Western Illinois (5-12, 3-7 Summit League).</p>
<p>Ayo Akinwole scored 21 points for the Mavericks (2-16, 0-8), whose losing streak stretched to 12 games. Marlon Ruffin had 13 points and La’Mel Robinson and Wanjang Tut each scored 12.</p>
<p>The Leathernecks improve to 2-0 against the Mavericks on the season. Western Illinois defeated Nebraska Omaha 85-77 on Friday.</p>
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