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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,...

Tamia Ugass shoots a free throw.

Meet a Roo: Tamia Ugass

Jalen McNeal, Staff Writer
November 19, 2024

 Tamia Ugass is a senior forward for the women’s basketball team and she is prepared to go all out for her last year.   “I want to start the season off right and come in with new energy so we can win,” Ugass said. “We have the pieces to do that especially coming...

Cameron Faas attempts a layup.

The Roos win their first game of the season

Jalen McNeal, Staff Writer
November 8, 2024

  The Kansas City Roos men’s basketball team got their season off to a great start with a 91-68 win over the Hannibal-LaGrange Trojans on Monday.    It was a back-and-forth game in the first half, as the Roos only led by three at halftime. Kansas City went on to score...

Men's basketball team celebrates shot.

The Roos take the number one seed in preseason rankings

Jalen McNeal, Staff Writer
October 17, 2024

  Following their historic season, the KC Roos men’s basketball is predicted to finish first in the Summit League in the preseason polls, leading with 17 first place votes. The team finished second in the Summit League last season.    This is the first time in school...

Jamar Brown dunks the ball against the Avila Eagles on Nov. 6, 2023.

Meet a Roo: Jamar Brown

Jalen McNeal, Staff Writer
September 22, 2024

  Jamar Brown is a senior forward for the UMKC men’s basketball team who is striving to have a big year for not only himself, but the team.    Here, Brown talked about his high school career, his first two years at Phoenix College and his excitement for this upcoming...

The Roos gather together before kickoff against UC Santa Barbara.

Kansas City Men’s Soccer begins season strong

Jalen McNeal, Staff Writer
September 10, 2024

  Coming into the season, the Roos were ranked fourth in the preseason predictions for the 2024 Men’s Soccer Summit League. The teams ranked above them are Oral Roberts, Omaha and Denver.    Kansas City finished with a 4-8-6 record last season. The team also made an...

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