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Photo by: Francie Wilson
Contreras Earns Career-High, Roos Outlasted by Golden Eagles
2/15/2025 8:05:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Alayna Contreras improved her career-high to 33 points
TULSA, Okla. — Kansas City Women's Basketball (9-18, 5-7) leaped out to a strong start, but could not stave off a hot-shooting Oral Roberts (20-6, 10-3) falling 88-109 in the offensive battle. KC stayed within striking distance in the first quarter, and doubled down on a comeback attempt in the fourth, closing a 24-point ORU lead to 12 in the final six minutes of play. Kansas City's comeback fell short, and the Golden Eagles ran away with the win in the final minutes.
Alayna Contreras sparked the Kansas City offense with her third 30-point performance and a new career-high of 33. Emani Bennett joined her with 20 points on 4-of-8 shooting in the fourth quarter and Lisa Thomas earned 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting. The Roos won the battle of the boards, outrebounding the Golden Eagles 41-to-31 and bringing down 15 offensive rebounds. Elauni Bennett brought down a game-high 14 rebounds in the loss.
KEY MOMENTS | HIGHLIGHTS
1Q — 4:38 / 16-10 | Contreras pulled up at the top of the arc, knocking down her first three of the game. Her basket gave KC a six-point advantage over the Golden Eagles.
2Q — 7:31 / 23-37 | The Roos brought the ball down the court quickly, with Thomas going in for the layup and picking up a foul on the way. She converted on the and-one to snap a KC scoring drought that began with over two minutes remaining in the first quarter.
3Q — 5:29 / 52-68 | Contreras drove the ball to the corner of the key, firing off a jumper to push her to 21 points and closing a 12-4 Kansas City run.
4Q — 9:07 / 66-85 | Em. Bennett hit back-to-back three-pointers, the first off of an assist from Contreras and the second assisted by Thomas. She effectively brought the Roos within 19 of Oral Roberts.
4Q — 5:41 / 79-91 | Em. Bennett drew a shooting foul on the fast break. She knocked down both free throws to bring KC within 12 of the Golden Eagles. Kansas City and Oral Roberts traded a handful of baskets, but the Golden Eagles kept the momentum on their side until the buzzer.
STATS TO NOTE
Kansas City Women's Basketball returns home, hosting St. Thomas (15-10, 7-5) on Thursday at 1 p.m.
Alayna Contreras sparked the Kansas City offense with her third 30-point performance and a new career-high of 33. Emani Bennett joined her with 20 points on 4-of-8 shooting in the fourth quarter and Lisa Thomas earned 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting. The Roos won the battle of the boards, outrebounding the Golden Eagles 41-to-31 and bringing down 15 offensive rebounds. Elauni Bennett brought down a game-high 14 rebounds in the loss.
KEY MOMENTS | HIGHLIGHTS
1Q — 4:38 / 16-10 | Contreras pulled up at the top of the arc, knocking down her first three of the game. Her basket gave KC a six-point advantage over the Golden Eagles.
2Q — 7:31 / 23-37 | The Roos brought the ball down the court quickly, with Thomas going in for the layup and picking up a foul on the way. She converted on the and-one to snap a KC scoring drought that began with over two minutes remaining in the first quarter.
3Q — 5:29 / 52-68 | Contreras drove the ball to the corner of the key, firing off a jumper to push her to 21 points and closing a 12-4 Kansas City run.
4Q — 9:07 / 66-85 | Em. Bennett hit back-to-back three-pointers, the first off of an assist from Contreras and the second assisted by Thomas. She effectively brought the Roos within 19 of Oral Roberts.
4Q — 5:41 / 79-91 | Em. Bennett drew a shooting foul on the fast break. She knocked down both free throws to bring KC within 12 of the Golden Eagles. Kansas City and Oral Roberts traded a handful of baskets, but the Golden Eagles kept the momentum on their side until the buzzer.
STATS TO NOTE
- El. Bennett pulled down 14 rebounds for her best rebounding performance against a Division One opponent. She logged a game-high nine rebounds in the first half alone.
- The Roos attempted a season-high tying 30 free throws. KC earned 22 points from the charity stripe off of 22-of-30 shooting.
- Contreras matched her season-high beyond the arc, knocking down four three-pointers for the third time this season. The only other Roo to make four threes in a single game is Em. Bennett which she did against Denver on Jan. 15.
Kansas City Women's Basketball returns home, hosting St. Thomas (15-10, 7-5) on Thursday at 1 p.m.
Team Stats
KC
ORU
FG%
.462
.581
3FG%
.500
.333
FT%
.733
.708
RB
41
30
TO
19
4
STL
3
12
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
33
FGM
11
3FGM
4
FTM
7
Pts
20
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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