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Photo Series: UMKC Basketball Jan. 29-Feb. 3

Photo Series: UMKC Basketball Jan. 29-Feb. 3

Julia Kapros
February 8, 2022

Forward Brooklyn McDavid goes for a jump ball in a 74-66 victory over Western Illinois on Jan. 31 Forward Paige Bradford towers over two Western Illinois players to corral rebound in win over Western Illinois on Jan. 31 Senior guard Mandy Willems traps Western Illinois...

Mavericks owner Lamar Hunt Jr. has been a proponent of spreading hockey across KC. (John Howe/Howe Creative Photography)

Opinion: UMKC needs a hockey team

Noah Bonner
January 20, 2022

Last month, Adam Wodon of College Hockey News reported that UMKC is “seriously investigating” whether to sponsor a men’s ice hockey program. I firmly believe hockey would be a great asset to the university for several reasons. For starters, UMKC would have a much...

Thousands compete in 2021 KC Marathon

Thousands compete in 2021 KC Marathon

Alvar Negrete-Baños
October 26, 2021

Chilly morning air swept over a massive crowd gathered in front of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art for the annual Garmin Kansas City Marathon.  The crowd was made up of runners, families, volunteers and staff from across the United States. It was 43 degrees Fahrenheit when...

The Roos only managed to put up one score against Denver, losing 6-1.

Women’s soccer: Defense gets roughed up, Kansas City loses to Denver 6-1

Cristian Martinez
October 18, 2021

Kansas City looked stifled on both sides of the field in Friday’s 6-1 loss against Denver.  The Roos’ defense tripped up within the first two minutes, and Denver was poised to score in an instant. Luckily, sophomore goalie Mackenzie Caldwell made a crucial save to...

How the transfer portal affects UMKC Athletics

How the transfer portal affects UMKC Athletics

Logan Lazarczyk
August 22, 2021

Collegiate athletes seem to be on the move more than ever before. Recruiting and scouting has never been as advanced as it is today, and as a result, collegiate sports are seeing rosters of athletes change course on a yearly basis. Deputy Athletics Director for External Relations...

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