Kansas City Claims First Win of Turgeon Era, 100-93

Friday, November 6

Kansas City, Mo.

7:30 PM

Kansas City

1-1,0-0Summit League

100

Southern Illinois

1-1,0-0MVC

Team	1	2	F
Southern Ill.	42	51	93
Kansas City	55	45	100

11/6/2026 11:55:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City men's basketball team delivered a strong offensive performance Friday evening, reaching the century mark in a 100-93 victory over Southern Illinois inside Swinney Center.

The Roos (1-1) got off to a fast start, knocking down 10 three-pointers in the first half while building a 55-42 advantage at the break. Kansas City shot 15-for-26 from the field in the opening 20 minutes and assisted on 11 of its baskets.

Carl Daughtery Jr. led the early charge, connecting on four three-pointers in the first half. Lincoln Goodwin also provided a spark off the bench, scoring 11 points before halftime as the Roos built their double-digit lead.

Kansas City continued to find its rhythm offensively in the second half, stretching its advantage to 14 points after Sebastian Hartmann connected on a three-pointer and followed with a layup to make it 82-68 with 7:47 remaining.

Southern Illinois continued to battle, with Jalen Haynes leading the Salukis' comeback attempt. Haynes scored a game-high 32 points, helping Southern Illinois pull within five points late in the contest. The Roos answered down the stretch, with Jaylen Smith knocking down a pair of free throws with nine seconds remaining to secure the 100-93 victory.

Goodwin paced Kansas City with 19 points, going 4-for-7 from the field and 9-for-11 at the free-throw line. Daughtery Jr. added 18 points, including four three-pointers, while Hartmann and Matija Samar each finished with 14 points.

Smith contributed 12 points and dished out a team-high six assists. Assane Diop added nine points and six assists, while Hartmann pulled down a team-high nine rebounds.

Kansas City finished the night shooting 57.9% (33-for-57) from the field and 60.9% (14-for-23) from three-point range. The Roos also recorded 23 assists on 33 made field goals and received 43 points from their bench.

NOTES

KC captures its first win under Head Coach Mark Turgeon
Kansas City improves to 1-1 on the season with the 100-93 victory.
The Roos scored 55 points in the first half.
Kansas City finished with 100 points, its first century mark of the regular season.
Lincoln Goodwin led the Roos with 19 points off the bench.
Carl Daughtery Jr. scored 18 points and knocked down four three-pointers.
Sebastian Hartmann and Matija Samar each finished with 14 points.
Jaylen Smith recorded 12 points and a team-high six assists.
Kansas City shot 57.9% from the field and 60.9% from three-point range.
The Roos recorded 23 assists on 33 made field goals.
Kansas City received 43 points from its bench.