Kansas City Welcomes St. Thomas for Second Matchup of the Season

Kansas City Notes:

The Kansas City Roos prepare to defend their home court against St. Thomas - the only squad to have bested league leader South Dakota State this season. Currently positioned 7th in the Summit standings, the Roos are making a determined push toward securing a coveted postseason berth as the regular season intensifies.
Fresh off a road victory over the Summit League's 6th-ranked Denver, the Roos showcased their defensive skills with 14 blocks and a dominating service game featuring 13 aces, including an exceptional 5-ace performance from Motta.
The Summit League's standout player of the night was Kaia Dunford, who continued her stellar season, notching 21 kills at a hitting average of .409 and 8 digs.
Setter Sydney Henry orchestrated a masterful offensive display, dishing out 46 assists and helping the team maintain a strong .250 hitting percentage.

St.Thomas Notes:

Kansas City and St. Thomas face off for the second time this season on November 9. The Roos hold a 6-1 all-time record against the Tommies, with St. Thomas earning their first win in the series on October 5 with a 3-0 sweep in St. Paul, MN.
St. Thomas is coming off a historic five-set victory against South Dakota State, snapping the Jackrabbits' 354-day winning streak. The Tommies tallied 60 kills and 11 blocks in the match, demonstrating their balanced attack and strong net presence.
Lauren Galvin continues to lead the Tommies' offense, sitting just 31 kills away from reaching 1,000 career kills. She's been a consistent force for St. Thomas, with double-digit kills in 15 matches this season.

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