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Column: Kansas City Womens Basketball Season-In-Review

Column: Kansas City Women’s Basketball Season-In-Review

Lane Mayo, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023

The tumultuous tale of the 2022-2023 Kansas City Roos women's basketball season can only be properly defined as a roller coaster. A chaotic, treacherous, yet enthralling ride the program has never, and hopefully will never have to endure again (in most instances).   Regular...

Coach Dionnah Jackson-Durrett will now prepare for the upcoming season for the Roos.

Roos’ Fairytale Journey to the Summit League Championship Comes Up Short

Lane Mayo, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023

Kansas City's hopes of reaching the Summit League Championship game have come to an end, as the Omaha Mavericks defeated the Roos 69-60.   The Mavericks started the game hot, as sophomore guard Grace Cave scored the team's first eight points, giving Omaha an early 20-13...

The 10th seeded Kansas City Roos defeated the 2nd seeded North Dakota State Bison.

Kansas City “Mighty Seven” Earn Summit League Semi-Finals Bid, Upset North Dakota State

Lane Mayo, Staff Writer
March 4, 2023

Kansas City’s cinderella run in the Summit League Tournament continues, as they collect a nail-biting 71-64 victory over the #2 seeded North Dakota State Bison.     The Roos’ stormed out with an electrifying lead thanks to the spirited efforts of graduate guard...

This is the Roos first win since 2022, when they beat North Dakota State.

Kansas City Shocks Denver, as They Win on a Buzzer-Beater

Lane Mayo, Staff Writer
March 3, 2023

 The Kansas City Roos Women’s basketball team entered today as massive underdogs at the 10 seed, and now, they walk out of The Denny Sanford PREMIER Center as the victors after an enthralling 66-65 win over the seventh-seeded Denver Pioneers.   Soon after tipoff, Denver...

The Kansas City Roos look to win in the Summit League tournament.

Women’s Basketball Summit League Women’s Basketball Tournament Preview

Lane Mayo, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023

 The Kansas City Roos’ women's basketball team wrapped up its regular season this weekend with a pair of tough defeats at home. Now, they are set to turn the page on the regular season and set their sights on the 2023 Summit League Basketball Championship tournament.   Kansas...

The Kansas City Roos look to end the season on a high note.

Roos Desperate For Momentum Leading Up to Summit League Tournament

Lane Mayo, Staff Writer
February 23, 2023

On the precipice of the 2023 Summit League tournament, the Kansas City Roos women's basketball program is in dire straits.    With six consecutive losses, the Roos (3-13 conference, 7-20 overall) have guaranteed themselves the tenth seed heading into Sioux Falls, SD next...

The Daytona 500 starts on Sunday, Feb. 19.

2023 Daytona 500 Preview

Lane Mayo, Staff Writer
February 19, 2023

Over three months of anticipation for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season comes to an end this weekend as NASCAR takes center stage this Sunday at Daytona International Speedway for the 65th annual running of the Daytona 500.   Forty of the world's greatest stock car drivers...

Kansas City Roos, Womens Basketball

Women’s Basketball Midseason Analysis

Lane Mayo
February 3, 2023

  The 2022-2023 Roos Women’s Basketball season has been a less-than-stellar campaign up to this point. As we approach the latter half of the Summit League competition, here's how the Roos have performed during their first half of the season.   Less Than Typical...

Kansas City Roos player suffers injury after scary collision

Kansas City Roos player suffers injury after scary collision

Lane Mayo
December 30, 2022

With eight minutes left in the fourth quarter, Kansas City Roos Junior Guard Sanaa’ St. Andre collided with Denver Pioneers Sophomore Mary Wilson during a chaotic free-throw rebound attempt.   Wilson managed to return to her feet and checked back into the game a...

Kansas City Roos, Womens Soccer

Resilience Is Key: Roos Must Stand Confident in Hopes to Turn Their Season Around

Lane Mayo, Writer
September 19, 2022

  The 2022 Kansas City Roos Women's Soccer campaign started off rather underwhelming in comparison to seasons past, with the team still vying for its first win nearly a month into their season.    Although the team has been shut out since Aug. 25th and outshot by...

Kansas City Roos, Womens Soccer

Kansas City Extends Losing Streak to Four, Loses 0-3 on the Road vs Jayhawks

Lane Mayo, Writer
September 11, 2022

  The Kansas City Roos Women’s soccer team made a short trip out to Lawrence, Kansas to face the Kansas Jayhawks Thursday evening, where they lost by a margin of 0-3.   Kansas City looked uncomfortable on the offensive side of the ball early on, as they were consistently...

Kansas City Roos, Womens Soccer

Second-half woes continue as short-handed Roos lose late 0-1 vs Texas State

Lane Mayo, Writer
September 2, 2022

The Kansas City Roos Women’s Soccer Team suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to the Texas State Bobcats Thursday evening. This was the team's first-ever matchup versus the Bobcats, and their first trip to the state of Texas since Sept. 2018. The Roos started the match already...

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