FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Frank Gaines and Michael Kibiloski scored 26 points apiece and IPFW built an early lead behind hot 3-point shooting in a 96-78 win over Nebraska-Omaha on Saturday.
Gaines was 4 of 5 behind the 3-point line while Kibiloski was 5 of 7 for the Mastodons (8-9, 1-2 Summit). IPFW made 9 of 13 in the first half and 14 of 24 (58 percent) overall from behind the arc. Gaines also made all 14 of his free-throw attempts.
Luis Jacobo made 4 of 9 3-pointers and scored 16 points, and Mario Hines had 12 points and 12 rebounds. Kibiloski grabbed 10 rebounds as Fort Wayne held a 43-25 advantage on the boards. The Mastodons shot 50 percent overall.
Justin Simmons led Nebraska-Omaha with 24 points. He was 11 of 18 from the field, missing his only 3-point try. Marcus Tyus scored 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting for the Mavericks (4-14, 1-5).
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