Roos Seek Redemption Against South Dakota State and Denver

Kansas City Notes

Kansas City out-blocked South Dakota 12-4, marking one of their best defensive performances this season, with Ledisi Kpea leading the net defense with six block assists.
Kaia Dunford recorded double-digit kills in both recent matches, tallying 12 kills against South Dakota and leading the Roos with 13 kills against Oral Roberts. She also contributed three service aces in the sweep over Oral Roberts, marking her 10th consecutive match with at least 10 kills in league play.
Kansas City hit a season-high with 12 service aces in the sweep over Oral Roberts, surpassing their previous high of 10. Leah Green and Kaia Dunford each notched three aces, while Sydney Henry and Brooke Boyer added multiple aces to support the team's win.
The Roos solidified their first sweep of the season against Oral Roberts, winning by their largest margin in a set this season 25-9 in Set 2 and finishing the match with a strong .253 hitting percentage.

South Dakota State Notes

Kansas City faces South Dakota State for their second matchup of the season, aiming to challenge the Jackrabbits' 20-0 season streak. South Dakota State leads the Summit League with a 10-0 record and ranks second nationally in blocks per set 3.09, reinforcing their strong defensive setup.
Sylvie Zgonc recently recorded her 13th double-double, contributing 13 kills and 14 digs in their win over Omaha.
Middle blocker Sydni Schetnan tops the Summit in hitting percentage .413 and blocks per set 1.49, adding strength to SDSU's front line.

Denver Notes

Kansas City and Denver meet again after their last face-off in October, where Denver claimed a 3-1 win. The series history currently stands at 6-3 in favor of the Pioneers, with Kansas City looking to even the score on their home turf.
Pinoeer's defensive standout, Molly Mirabelli, ranks third in the Summit League with 1.28 blocks per set, showcasing her ability to disrupt opponents' attacks at the net. In a recent match against St. Thomas, Mirabelli contributed five blocks, further emphasizing her presence on the court.
Setter Briley Decker has been a crucial playmaker for Denver, leading the team with 44 assists in their last matchup. Decker's strong distribution skills have kept Denver's offense dynamic and effective throughout the season.

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