Roos Close Out 2021 in Omaha

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City Women's Basketball will look to re-enter the win column tomorrow at 7 p.m. as it takes on Omaha on the road for the final game of 2021.

Kansas City Notes

The Roos return after a holiday break with their first Summit League road contest of the year, traveling to Omaha for the first time since 2019.
Kansas City dropped the first two games of Summit League play against South Dakota State and South Dakota, following a program-record-tying 10-straight wins from Nov. 14 through Dec. 14.
Kansas City is one of the top rebounding teams in the country, ranking first in the Summit League in rebounding margin (9.6) and rebounds per game (40.9). The Roos are led by the trio of Brooklyn McDavid, Paige Bradford and Kiara Bradley, all of whom rank top-10 in the Summit in rebounds per game.
McDavid has earned Summit League Player of the Week twice already this season, on Nov. 22 and Dec. 20. She has six double-doubles on the season, ranking top-five in the conference in field goal percentage, points per game, rebounds per game and offensive rebounds per game.
Bradley averages a team-high 32.0 minutes per game and is often tasked with the toughest defensive assignments. She notches an average of 1.3 steals per game, ranking second on the team.
The Roos knock down threes at a 36.4% rate, which ranks first in the Summit League and 27th in the nation. The Roos have hit at least eight triples in eight games.
Dani Winslow has provided valuable play in recent games, averaging 3.8 points and 4.8 rebounds in 16 minutes in the last eight games.

Last Time vs. Omaha

The Roos defeated Omaha to move above .500 with their lone sweep of conference play last season in a 69-59 win.
Four Roos scored in double-digits, led by Mandy Willems and RaVon Nero with 16 each. Naomie Alnatas and Jada Mickens each scored 15 in the win.
Kansas City knocked down 12 threes on the day, hitting triples at a 41.4% clip.
Alnatas pulled down a team-high seven rebounds, dishing four assists and taking away four steals as well.
KC held the Mavericks to just 33.9% shooting on the day, including a 2-of-11 second quarter clip.

Series History vs. Omaha

The Mavericks own a 6-5 series lead, but the Roos were winners of both of last year's contests.
Omaha won five-straight meetings, spanning from 2012 through 2019.
The greatest margin of victory by either side is the Mavericks' 27-point win on Mar. 2 of 2013, a 68-41 decision.
The closest margin of victory is four points, once by the Roos (Dec. 15, 1985) and once by Omaha (Dec. 4, 2019).
Coach Jacie Hoyt owns a 2-1 all-time record against Omaha.
Kansas City is looking for its first-ever win in Omaha. The last road meeting was a 57-53 Maverick win in 2019.

Omaha Scouting Report

The Mavericks enter this game having dropped their most recent matchup with Western Illinois.
After beginning the year 0-4, Omaha won four of its next five to close non-conference play.
The Roos and Mavericks both defeated Tennessee State in non-con play. KC beat the Tigers 74-70, while Omaha won in a 67-56 battle.
Omaha makes just 3.9 three-pointers per game and hits triples at a 29.3% rate. Those both rank ninth in the Summit League.
The Mavericks do a good job of creating turnovers, forcing 8.4 steals per game.
Mariah Murdie controls the inside game for the Mavericks, pulling down 7.4 rebounds and blocking 1.27 shots per game.
Elena Pilakouta drops 12.3 points per game and shoots at a 52.8% rate, ranking third in the Summit.

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Players Mentioned

Naomie Alnatas

Paige Bradford

Kiara Bradley

Brooklyn McDavid

Jada Mickens

RaVon Nero

Mandy Willems

Dani Winslow