Roo News

Beyond the Scoreboard: A Day in the Life of an Assistant Athletics Director

Karine Robinson, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024

In the world of Kansas City Athletics, every day looks different. Employees have to learn to be flexible and adapt. From everyday meetings to the excitement of a game day, the day-to-day duties of Assistant Athletics Director of KC Athletics, Jerod Fox, spans a variety of responsibilities. Fox’s...

Men’s Basketball Delivers Defeat to South Dakota

Karine Robinson, Staff Writer
January 31, 2024

On Saturday, the Kansas City Roos men’s basketball team faced off against the South Dakota Coyotes in a game that ended with a 81-57 victory for the Roos. Kansas City delivered a performance coded with teamwork and strategy during UMKC Law School Night at...

Meet A Roo: Cody Tapp

Karine Robinson, Writer
November 8, 2022

Before Cody Tapp lent his voice to 610 Sports Radio, UMKC communications professor Peter Morello saw something unique in the UMKC alumni. “Cody was a leader, both free-spirited and had such a high capacity for discipline,” Morello said. “I knew that he...

Kansas City Beats Bradley University 3-2

Karine Robinson, Writer
September 1, 2022

Forward, #7, Kazuki Kimbura Midfielder, #3, Samuel Nagy Forward, #11, Phillip Basara Forward, #10, Christian Koffi