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Junior forward Gabriel Fernandes fights for the ball vs St. Thomas (Oct. 19).

Historic Men’s Soccer season comes to a close

Zach Gunter, Sports Editor
December 7, 2024

  Despite losing in the NCAA Round of 16, the Kansas City Roos men’s soccer team still had a season worth celebrating.   The team finished its season with the most wins in team history and advanced further in the tournament than ever before.    Prior to the 2024...

Junior forward Gabriel Fernandes dribbles the ball vs. St. Thomas (Oct. 19).

Men’s Soccer advances to Round of 16

Zach Gunter, Sports Editor
November 27, 2024

  The Kansas City Roos men’s soccer team continues a historic run as it advances to the NCAA Round of 16 for the first time in program history.   On Sunday night, the team played the 15 seeded Missouri State Bears. Unlike in the NCAA basketball tournaments, only the...

Junior point guard Davontae Hall shoots a layup against HLGU (Nov. 4, 2024).

Men’s Basketball break the record for largest score margin in school history

Jalen McNeal, Staff Writer
November 25, 2024

  The Kansas City Roos men’s basketball team  made history against Calvary in Monday night’s win.    With the final score being 119-19, Kansas City set the record for the largest win margin in school history.    The Roos dominated in every part of the game,...

Junior forward Gabriel Fernandes prepares to pass the ball vs St. Thomas (Oct. 19)

Men’s Soccer advances to the second round of the NCAA tournament

Zach Gunter, Sports Editor
November 25, 2024

  The Kansas City Roos men’s soccer team secured its first NCAA tournament win since 2001 on Thursday night.   Survive and advance was the message as Kansas City took on Saint Louis in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The Roos did just that, winning 2-0.   Many...

Junior guard Alayna Contreras gets ready to take a shot.

Meet a Roo: Alayna Contreras

Sydnee Bryant, Staff Writer
November 22, 2024

  Kansas City women’s basketball season is here. Junior guard Alayna Contreras was a major part of the team’s success last season and will return to the court for the Roos in 2024.   Contreras transferred to UMKC in fall 2023 from Cochise College where she also played...

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