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UMKC Basketball: Roos hire Billy Donlon as new head coach

New Mexico State quells momentum of UMKC men and women

UMKC men and women gain momentum by upending Chicago State

UMKC men look tournament-ready while women struggle

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UMKC men and women have work to do in WAC seeding race

RALEIGH, NC - DECEMBER 09: NC State and UMKC players jockey for the rebound during the game between the North Carolina State Wolfpack and the UMKC Kangaroos on December 9, 2017 at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, NC. NC State won 88-69. (Photo by Brian Utesch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New Mexico State solidifies position atop WAC with victories over UMKC

RALEIGH, NC - DECEMBER 09: UMKC guard Marvin Nesbitt Jr. (33) looks to pass the ball during the game between the North Carolina State Wolfpack and the UMKC Kangaroos on December 9, 2017 at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, NC. NC State won 88-69. (Photo by Brian Utesch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

UMKC can’t overcome cold start to secure comeback jewel

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UMKC women complete historic road trip as men struggle at home

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 12: A generic basketball photo of the Official @NBA Spalding basketball going through the net during the San Antonio Spurs game against the Dallas Mavericks on December 12, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

UMKC men and women lifted by last-second shots

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UMKC basketball teams remember the Titans

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 12: A generic basketball photo of the Official @NBA Spalding basketball going through the net during the San Antonio Spurs game against the Dallas Mavericks on December 12, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

UMKC: Aries Washington, Samantha Waldron illuminate path to success

RALEIGH, NC - DECEMBER 09: NC State and UMKC players jockey for the rebound during the game between the North Carolina State Wolfpack and the UMKC Kangaroos on December 9, 2017 at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, NC. NC State won 88-69. (Photo by Brian Utesch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

UMKC men and women get wins to close out non-conference schedules

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 12: A generic basketball photo of the Official @NBA Spalding basketball going through the net during the San Antonio Spurs game against the Dallas Mavericks on December 12, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

UMKC women can’t complement individual accolades with wins

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UMKC nears the onset of WAC play with many questions

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 12: A generic basketball photo of the Official @NBA Spalding basketball going through the net during the San Antonio Spurs game against the Dallas Mavericks on December 12, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

Central Michigan extends UMKC losing streak to 5 games

UMKC Coach Kareem Richardson. (David Eulitt/Kansas City Star/MCT via Getty Images)

UMKC returns home looking to quell four-game skid

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 14: A detail view of a basketball net ahead of the game between the Duke Blue Devils and the Michigan State Spartans during the Champions Classic at United Center on November 14, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

UMKC women split pair of games heading into the Roo Holiday Classic

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UMKC women can’t close out Oral Roberts

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UMKC women earn first victory of Jacie Hoyt’s head coaching career

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UMKC loses ‘track meet’ contest at Swinney Recreation Center

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UMKC women turn page on season with loss at Kansas

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 14: A detail view of a basketball net ahead of the game between the Duke Blue Devils and the Michigan State Spartans during the Champions Classic at United Center on November 14, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

UMKC women can’t turn career days into victory at Illinois State

MANHATTAN, KS - NOVEMBER 14: Forward Xavier Sneed

UMKC closes out road trip with win fueled by efficient offense

WICHITA, KS - NOVEMBER 10: Wichita State Shockers forward Darral Willis Jr. (21) during the home opening college basketball game between the Wichita State Shockers and the UMKC Kangaroos on November 10, 2017 at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. (Photo by William Purnell/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

UMKC drops two of three games at Gulf Coast Showcase

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UMKC women steadily improving on defense amid losing streak

WICHITA, KS - NOVEMBER 10: UMKC Kangaroos forward Aleer Leek (30) goes up for a rebound during the home opening college basketball game between the Wichita State Shockers and the UMKC Kangaroos on November 10, 2017 at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. (Photo by William Purnell/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

UMKC basketball offensive struggles continue at home against Loyola