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Men's Basketball
March 19, 2026
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Roos Hire KC Native Brandon Burgette as Assistant Coach
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Mar. 19, 2026) - Head Coach Mark Turgeon continues to build his staff, tapping into the Kansas City connection that he has preached about since taking the job in February for his second assisting coaching hire. A metro native and veteran of the Kansas City coaching scene, Brandon Burgette will man the Roos' sidelines heading into the 2026-27 season.
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Keeping the KC Roots 🏙️ KC native and area coaching vet Brandon Burgette will join the sidelines in 2026-27! #ROOUP
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The Family Business 🤝 We’re excited to officially welcome Will to Kansas City as an Assistant Coach! #ROOUP
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The walkoff 🤩 #ROOUP
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First shutout win since 2024 🔥 League play starts Friday. #ROOUP
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Men's Basketball
March 19, 2026
Will Turgeon Brought on as Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
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The Kansas City Roos softball team dominated the Western Illinois Leathernecks with an 8–0 shutout victory, during their second home game of the season. The Roos set the tone early and never let up, controlling the game from the first pitch to the final out. Strong performances in the circle and at the plate fueled the win, giving the Roos a statement victory at home. The team will look to carry this momentum into their next matchup.
Softball
March 18, 2026
Roos Dominate Leathernecks in Run-Rule Decision
The Kansas City Roos softball team dominated the Western Illinois Leathernecks with an 8–0 shutout victory, during their second home game of the season. The Roos set the tone early and never let up, controlling the game from the first pitch to the final out. Strong performances in the circle and at the plate fueled the win, giving the Roos a statement victory at home. The team will look to carry this momentum into their next matchup.
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March 18, 2026
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Kansas City Welcomes Back Head Women's Basketball Coach Candi Whitaker
Women's Basketball
March 11, 2026
Candi Whitaker Returns to Kansas City to Lead Women’s Basketball Program
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The UMKC Kangaroos opened their home schedule with a doubleheader against the Creighton Bluejays, marking the first home games of the season. Creighton took the first matchup with a final score of 6-2, putting the Roos on the board with an early loss before the teams returned to the field for game two. UMKC fought to keep momentum going into the second game as they looked to bounce back in front of the home crowd. The Roos ultimately fell in the nightcap as well, with the final score of game two ending at 9-0.
Softball
March 10, 2026
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Roos Drop Doubleheader to Creighton

Kansas City Softball dropped both games of a double header at Urban Youth Academy against Creighton. With those results, the Roos fall to 8-14 on the season.

The UMKC Kangaroos opened their home schedule with a doubleheader against the Creighton Bluejays, marking the first home games of the season. Creighton took the first matchup with a final score of 6-2, putting the Roos on the board with an early loss before the teams returned to the field for game two. UMKC fought to keep momentum going into the second game as they looked to bounce back in front of the home crowd. The Roos ultimately fell in the nightcap as well, with the final score of game two ending at 9-0.
Softball
March 10, 2026
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Mens golf
Men's Golf
March 10, 2026
Kansas City Takes Third in Jackrabbit Invitational
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