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11/11/2026 3:26:00 PM | Volleyball
Kansas City heads north for two final road tests before Summit League Tournament
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Volleyball hits the road for its final two regular-season matches, traveling to Omaha on Thursday, Nov. 12, before heading to St. Paul, Minn., with St. Thomas for their last game of the regular season on Saturday, Nov. 14.
The Roos (11-13, 5-7 Summit League) enter the final week of conference play looking to build momentum heading into the Summit League Championship. Kansas City has already secured a postseason berth but remains in a tight battle for tournament seeding.
Kansas City currently sits sixth in the Summit League standings, one game behind fifth-place Omaha (6-6). With two matches remaining, the Roos have an opportunity to improve their positioning before postseason play begins in Brookings, S.D.
This Week's Matchups
Thursday, Nov. 12 | at Omaha
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Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
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Location: Omaha, Neb. – Baxter Arena
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Opponent Record: 12-10 (6-6 Summit League)
Saturday, Nov. 14 | at St. Thomas
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Time: Noon CT
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Location: St. Paul, Minn.
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Opponent Record: 10-11 (8-4 Summit League)
Kansas City
Kansas City enters the week following a pair of four-set losses against South Dakota and South Dakota State closing out the home schedule for the Roos.
Despite the results, the Roos found strong individual performances throughout the week. Ryanne Wattree led Kansas City offensively against South Dakota with 15 kills on a .263 hitting percentage, and Natalie Ptacek provided an efficient offensive spark with eight kills on a .471 hitting percentage.
Defensively, Chloe Kaminski continued to anchor the back row, totaling 43 digs across the two matches. Her performances earned her Summit League Defensive Peak Performer of the Week honors her second team recieving the honor this season.
The Roos will look to lean on their defensive consistency and offensive depth as they prepare for their final two conference opponents.
Omaha
Omaha enters Thursday's matchup with a 12-10 overall record and a 6-6 mark in Summit League play, sitting one spot ahead of Kansas City in the conference standings.
The Mavericks have dropped three consecutive matches, with their most recent lost being to St. Thomas who the Roos play on Nov. 14th.
The two teams previously met on Oct. 17 at Swinney Center, where Omaha escaped with a five-set victory.
Thursday's rematch presents Kansas City with an opportunity to even the season series and gain ground in the conference standings.
St. Thomas
St. Thomas enters the final week with a 10-11 overall record and an 8-4 mark in Summit League play, currently occupying third place in the Summit League standings.
The Tommies have emerged as one of the conference's stronger teams during the second half of league play, winning seven of their last eight matches.
St. Thomas defeated Kansas City in straight sets at Swinney Center on Oct. 15 Kansas City looks to even the series on Saturday.
The Roos will aim to reverse that result and close their regular season on a high note before turning their attention to the Summit League Championship.
Looking Ahead
Kansas City has already punched its ticket to the Summit League Championship, scheduled for Nov. 22–24 in Brookings, S.D.
With postseason seeding still to be determined, the final week of regular-season action provides the Roos with an opportunity to build momentum before tournament play.
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