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Giles, White dominate in Kansas City victory over California Baptist

Giles, White dominate in Kansas City victory over California Baptist

Steven Abramo
February 23, 2020

Roughly 20 minutes after another Kansas City victory, senior Jordan Giles slowly emerged from the team medical room, wrapped up from bicep to shoulder in tape.  “You don’t want to get old like me,” he joked as he walked atop the painted hardwood and into the locker...

From Slovenia to Swinney: Maks Klanjscek travels 5,000 miles to play for the Roos

From Slovenia to Swinney: Maks Klanjscek travels 5,000 miles to play for the Roos

Steven Abramo
January 23, 2020

In the closing seconds of a blowout victory over Toledo in late December, Kansas City guard Maks Klansjcek peered down the Roos’ bench. His teammates, Jashire Hardnett and Brandon Suggs, were at the far-end, handing out high-fives and soft slaps on the back. The 20-year-old...

Kansas City ends 2019 with wins over Toledo, South Dakota

Kansas City ends 2019 with wins over Toledo, South Dakota

Steven Abramo
December 30, 2019

Nursing a 13-point lead with five minutes remaining in Kansas City's game against Toledo, injured Roo Jahshire Hardnett shouted from the bench after teammate Javan White drew a foul in the lane.  “Look at my team out here working,” he exlaimed.  This positive...

Men’s basketball cruises against Bacone College, takes home second at Island of Bahamas Showcase

Men’s basketball cruises against Bacone College, takes home second at Island of Bahamas Showcase

Steven Abramo
November 25, 2019

The Kansas City men’s basketball team dusted Bacone College to the tune of 111-38 last week, snapping a three-game slide. The 111 points scored were the fifth-most in program history, and the 73-point margin of victory set a new school record at the Swinney Center.  “It’s...

Kansas City hosts WAC Cross Country Championships, Roos take home fifth and sixth

Kansas City hosts WAC Cross Country Championships, Roos take home fifth and sixth

Steven Abramo
November 5, 2019

Kansas City had the privilege of hosting this year’s WAC Cross Country Championships at Swope Park last Saturday. The Roos’ women’s program finished fifth in the event with 122 points, while the men’s unit took home sixth with 169 points.  The windy, brisk conditions...

Kansas City women’s basketball preview

Kansas City women’s basketball preview

Steven Abramo
October 28, 2019

Less than 10 days remain until the start of the Kansas City Athletics women’s basketball season, and Head Coach Jacie Hoyt can’t think about the present without reflecting on the past.  “In order to talk about this season, it’s important that we reflect on last...

Kansas City athletics welcomes Olympian Muna Lee as sprint coach

Kansas City athletics welcomes Olympian Muna Lee as sprint coach

Steven Abramo
October 22, 2019

It’s 2 p.m. on a Wednesday inside the ground floor of the Swinney Recreation Center. Nestled in the corner, four sprinters are sweating their guts out on a stationary bike. Roughly 15 feet away stands a woman dressed in a blue, water-proof hoodie, athletic pants and running...

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