VERMILLION, S.D. – Kansas City opened strong on Saturday evening, rallying from an early deficit to take the first set before falling 3-1 (25-27, 25-13, 25-15, 25-12) to South Dakota at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The Roos battled from 20-16 down in the opening frame, using a late surge fueled by consistent serving and key defensive stops to capture a 27-25 victory.