Kansas City
South Dakota State
Kansas City Looks To Remain Perfect In The Summit League
10/7/2026 4:00:00 PM | Volleyball
Roos head north to Brookings South Dakota taking on the Jackrabbits
Brookings, S.D. - The Roos head north to take on the Jackrabbits Thursday October 7th. Kansas City will look to continue unbeaten after going 3-0 on a three game conference homestretch.
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The Roos will be lead by their star junior Ryanne Wattree who within the first three Summit League games has put up 54 kills, averaging 4.91 kills per set, while reaching that at a .362 clip. Wattree who has consistently played at a high level has been going some inter conference recognition by being named the Summit League Week Five Offensive Peak Performer.
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In addition to Wattree Kansas City has seen great offensive production from sophomores Stella Smith and Emry Brown. Smith who is currently hitting at a .280 clip has been a huge spark and leader for the Roos throughout their impressive start. Emry Brown has been Kansas City's Swiss army knife this season. Brown has been a dependable player who can take over a game offensively and defensively and will look to carry her momentum with her on the road.
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The Roos have also seen some defensive stars emerge. Smith is currently top three in the Summit League currently sitting second with 59 total blocks and is averaging 1 block per set. Chloe Kaminski continues to be one of the best defensive players in the league currently sitting first in the conference for digs and digs per set.Â
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The Jackrabbits are led by head coach Dan Georgalas who is entering their seventh season as head coach for South Dakota State. In the seven years Georgalas has managed to boast a 102-66 career record with the Jackrabbits including a perfect 16-0 season in Summit League play in 2025. Â
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South Dakota State comes into this game victorious but are still looking to get back to where they were in 2025. Currently sitting 6-8 the Jackrabbits are looking to continue their momentum heading into this one.
Up Next:Â Tune into the match on Summit League Network, or follow along live on twitter and Instagram @KCRoosVB
