Roos Close Exhibition Slate With Pair of Dominant Wins

Thursday, October 15

Saint Louis, MO

Kansas City

0-0,0-0Summit League

101

Saint Louis University (Exh.)

0-0,0-0Atlantic 10

Team	1	2	3	4	F
Kansas City	24	26	24	27	101
Saint Louis	23	21	22	24	90

Team	1	2	3	4	F
Newman	13	16	14	13	56
Kansas City	30	32	29	23	114

10/28/2026 1:05:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City women's basketball team closed its exhibition schedule with a 2-0 record, defeating Saint Louis, 101-90, before cruising past Newman, 114-56, on Saturday afternoon at Municipal Auditorium.

The Roos opened exhibition play with a road victory over the Billikens, pouring in 101 points behind a strong performance from beyond the arc. Kansas City shot 50% from three-point range, including two separate quarters in which it connected on 66.7% of its attempts.

Chrishawn Coleman led the way with 28 points in 23 minutes, going 13-of-14 from the free-throw line. Five additional Roos reached double figures, including Micaela Carter (16), Avery Hurst (13), Shiloh Kalenga (13), Avery Marchino (13) and Emani Bennett (12).

Kansas City carried that offensive momentum into its home exhibition against Newman, opening the game with a 10-0 run and taking a commanding 62-29 lead into halftime. The Roos never looked back, shooting 59% from the field and 45% from three-point range to secure the 114-56 victory.

Carter led Kansas City with 17 points, six assists and four steals, shooting 6-of-10 from the field and 3-of-5 from beyond the arc. Redshirt freshman Josie Megehee added 15 points, seven rebounds and three steals off the bench.

Bella Edwards, Avery Hurst and Talasia Thomas each finished with 14 points, while Bennett contributed 13 points and four assists. Edwards also led the Roos from beyond the arc, knocking down four three-pointers.

Across the two exhibitions, Kansas City showcased its offensive depth and ability to score from the perimeter, setting the stage for the start of the regular season under Head Coach Candi Whitaker.

UP NEXT
Kansas City opens the regular season against Baker on Monday, Nov. 2, at 11 a.m. inside the Swinney Center. The Roos then return to Municipal Auditorium to host Wichita State on Friday, Nov. 6, at 5:30 p.m.