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UMKC Tennis closes out season with dominant performance

UMKC Tennis closes out season with dominant performance

Cyrus Moffett
April 19, 2022

While the Roos will not make the playoffs this season, they were able to put up a commanding performance against Western Illinois in the final match of the season. Kansas City won 7-0, making for a memorable Senior Day. Only in doubles action did the Roos feel any pressure...

Women’s basketball: Kansas City rallies in the fourth quarter, defeats Western Illinois 74-66

Women’s basketball: Kansas City rallies in the fourth quarter, defeats Western Illinois 74-66

Cristian Martinez
February 2, 2022

From the moment senior guard Naomie Alnatas scored the first points of the game, Kansas City entered a classic slugfest against Western Illinois on Monday night.  Graduate forward Brooklyn McDavid led the way early with some impressive post moves and physicality to get...

Women’s soccer: Kansas City notches win in last match against St. Thomas

Women’s soccer: Kansas City notches win in last match against St. Thomas

Cristian Martinez
October 28, 2021

After a hard-fought game against Western Illinois, Kansas City kept its head up and secured a win against St. Thomas on Sunday.  The match kicked off with an early goal attempt by St. Thomas, but Kansas City’s sophomore goalkeeper Mackenzie Caldwell found herself at...

Women’s soccer: Kansas City’s offense looked limited in loss to Western Illinois

Women’s soccer: Kansas City’s offense looked limited in loss to Western Illinois

Cristian Martinez
October 26, 2021

Western Illinois contained the Roos’ inconsistent offense on Friday, squeezing in a mid-match goal to defeat Kansas City 1-0.  The match was a defensive slugfest, and Kansas City’s defense played their hearts out for the entire 90 minutes of play.  Throughout...

Mens basketball seals last-second victory over Western Illinois

Men’s basketball seals last-second victory over Western Illinois

Kennedy Bright
December 1, 2019

Kansas City men’s basketball won its third-straight home game against Missouri Valley opponent Western Illinois University (WIU) 68-67 at the Swinney Center Saturday night.  “I’m really proud,” said Head Coach Billy Donlon. “If you can draw up a way to win...

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