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Kansas City’s Comeback Effort Falls Short in Loss to North Dakota State

Brandon Clark
March 12, 2021

The Roos made a strong comeback effort during the second half in their 69-65 loss to North Dakota State in Sunday’s Summit League tournament.  Kansas City came into the game as the sixth seed, while North Dakota State was ranked as the third seed for the tournament. The...

Senior Mens Basketball player Brandon McKissic with his back to the camera, holding three fingers in the air

Men’s Basketball: Roos struggle in frustrating weekend against South Dakota

Evan Lohman
March 1, 2021

Kansas City’s men’s basketball team lost its final two games of the regular season at South Dakota State in a weekend double-header. The Jackrabbits won 67-49 on Friday and 89-77 on Saturday. Entering Friday’s game, the Roos were in the midst of a five-game win streak....

The four UMKC Mens Basketball seniors huddled up on the floor and smiling

Men’s basketball: Roos sweep the Denver Pioneers in a weekend double-header at Swinney Center

Evan Lohman
February 22, 2021

The Roos played a frustrating first half in Friday’s game. Kansas City’s top scorers Josiah Allick and Brandon McKissic picked up early fouls that limited their playing time. With forward Arkel Lamar unavailable, the Roos offense needed someone to step up. Luckily, senior...

Roos’ basketball downed Omaha 62-52 on Friday followed up by a 55-47 win on Saturday at Swinney Center.
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Roos’ men’s basketball sweeps Omaha in weekend series

Evan Lohman
February 15, 2021

Roos’ basketball downed Omaha 62-52 on Friday followed up by a 55-47 win on Saturday at Swinney Center. After missing the previous two games, senior guard Brandon McKissic headlined Friday’s contest by posting a career-high 29 points. McKissic also tallied four steals...

Men’s basketball dominates Chicago State on Senior Night

Men’s basketball dominates Chicago State on Senior Night

Evan Davis
March 1, 2020

Looking to potentially clinch the second seed in the WAC tournament, the Roos helped themselves in a big way Saturday night in their final home game of the year, dismantling the Chicago State Cougars, 80-58.   “I thought we put the ball inside where it needed to go against...

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