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UMKC cheerleaders in action at the Swinney Recreation Center.

Fueled by student fees, KC Athletics reports a revenue of nearly $16 million in 2024

Adriauna Barger, Staff Writer
March 14, 2025

  In 2024, the UMKC athletic department, Kansas City Athletics, brought in almost $16 million. Over 22% of that came from student fees.   While almost $3.6 million came from student fees, only $121,080 came from ticket and concession sales.    Similar to UMKC, Missouri...

Team gathers as the season comes to a close.

Women’s Basketball ends 2025 season with loss to Oral Roberts

Titus Holmes, Staff Writer
March 8, 2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Kansas City women's basketball season has come to an end as the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles flew past the Roos.   KC began the game 3-10 from the field and 0-2 from three-point range, possibly showing some fatigue from Friday’s game against North Dakota...

Sophomore guard Elauni Bennett had a career day with 20 points.

Women’s Basketball upsets third-ranked North Dakota State to advance to semifinals

Titus Holmes, Staff Writer
March 7, 2025

The Kansas City Roos women's basketball team stampeded the North Dakota State Bison in the quarterfinals of the Summit League tournament. The final score was 68-58.   From tip off the Roos controlled both sides of the ball in a dominating fashion taking a 16-4 lead with...

Starting lineup huddles before the game.

Men’s Basketball ends 2025 season with loss to Omaha

Jalen McNeal, Staff Writer
March 6, 2025

  SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Kansas City Roos men’s basketball team’s season ended against the Omaha Mavericks in the quarterfinals of the Summit League Tournament on Thursday. The Roos lost 70-61.   The first half for Kansas City was rough due to senior forward Melvyn...

Senior Guard Jamar Brown takes the ball down the court

Survive and advance: Men’s Basketball dominates Oral Roberts

Jalen McNeal, Staff Writer
March 6, 2025

SIOUX FALLS, SD - The Kansas City Roos men’s basketball team broke its 8-year conference tournament losing streak. The Roos beat the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 73-56 in the first round of the Summit League Tournament.    The last time the Roos won a conference tournament...

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