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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...

Junior guard Alayna Contreras gets ready to take a shot (Oct. 27, 2024)

Roos nearly reach triple-digits in exhibition win

Zach Gunter, Sports Editor
October 30, 2024

  The Kansas City Roos women’s basketball team took on the Saint Mary Spires on Sunday.   While the game was only an exhibition, it was over only minutes in. The Roos got off 18 straight points before the Spires found the net.    It wouldn’t be until 2:17 remaining...

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...

Forward/Center Melvyn Ebonkoli slam dunk.

Men’s Basketball Extends Win Streak to Four

Zach Gunter, Sports Editor
February 28, 2024

    When the Roos men’s basketball team started its conference season with a record of 4-4, questions arose about what would become of the team.   Head Coach Marvin Menzies constantly spoke of the “Rise of the Roos” and how he wanted to turn this team into...

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