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Both mens and womens basketball players received recognition in the Summit League for their performances.

Kansas City reels in Summit League Awards in Historic Fashion

Cristian Martinez, Staff Writer
March 19, 2024

  The Kansas City Roos earned nine Summit League Awards, including the first Coach of the Year win in 19 years.    Men’s basketball head coach Marvin Menzies’ impressive second season in Kansas City earned him the historic win as Coach of the Year. It’s the first...

Junior guard/forward Jamar Brown scored 15 points for the Roos on Saturday night.

Roos Fall Against Tommies in Summit League Battle

Zach Gunter, Sports Editor
February 6, 2024

  A desperate team is a scary team.    After dropping four of their last six games, the St. Thomas Tommies came charging into Swinney on Saturday night.    A mere 34 days prior, the Roos traveled north to St. Paul, Minn. to take on St. Thomas on its home court....

Kansas City Womens Basketball: A Strong Start Fades Against SDSU Jackrabbits

Kansas City Women’s Basketball: A Strong Start Fades Against SDSU Jackrabbits

Jazlyn Summers, Roo News Intern
January 28, 2024

  Kansas City women’s basketball started strong in the first half against the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits on Thursday. However, the team lost that energy in the second half with the game ending at 49-72.   The first quarter looked promising as junior forward...

Men’s Basketball: Battling through challenges, seeking redemption

Men’s Basketball: Battling through challenges, seeking redemption

Zach Gunter, Sports Editor
January 25, 2024

  While the rest of campus went home for the holidays, Kansas City’s men’s basketball team stayed busy on the court.   The Roos began their season 2-0 with wins against Avila University and St. Mary (KS). However, immediately following, Kansas City entered a gauntlet...

Six Roos Earn Summit League Awards

Six Roos Earn Summit League Awards

Zach Gunter, Staff Writer
November 19, 2023

  After earning the first seed in the Summit League tournament, six Kansas City Roos have earned recognition by the Summit League for their regular season performances.   On Nov. 18, the Summit League announced its 2023 honors which include two categories – Individual...

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