Roos Hold Off Wichita State for 83-78 Victory

Friday, November 6

Kansas City, Mo.

5:30 PM (Municipal)

Kansas City

2-0,0-0Summit League

Wichita State

0-2,0-0American

Team	1	2	3	4	F
Wichita St.	11	18	24	25	78
Kansas City	16	31	17	19	83

11/6/2026 11:48:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City women's basketball team held off a late Wichita State rally Friday evening, earning an 83-78 victory inside Swinney Center to improve to 2-0 on the season.

The Roos got off to a strong start, taking a 16-11 lead after the opening quarter before exploding for 31 points in the second period. Kansas City used a balanced offensive attack and defensive pressure to build a 47-29 advantage at halftime.

Shiloh Kalenga led the charge in the first half, scoring 13 of her game-high 21 points before the break. Avery Strickland also made an impact on both ends of the floor, helping the Roos build an 18-point halftime advantage.

Kansas City maintained its lead through the third quarter, entering the final period ahead 64-53. Wichita State continued to battle, however, cutting into the deficit and eventually pulling within three points at 81-78 with 54 seconds remaining.

The Roos came up with key defensive stops down the stretch before Josie Megehee knocked down a pair of free throws with one second remaining to seal the 83-78 victory.

Kalenga and Strickland paced Kansas City with 21 points apiece. Kalenga finished 10-for-17 from the field with six rebounds and five assists, while Strickland recorded a double-double with 11 rebounds to go along with her 21 points. She also added four steals.

Emani Bennett added 16 points, connecting on three three-pointers and going 7-for-8 from the free-throw line. Micaela Carter contributed eight points, including two three-pointers, while Chrishawn Coleman added seven points.

Kansas City forced 24 Wichita State turnovers and recorded 12 steals, turning those takeaways into 24 points. The Roos also finished with 22 points off the bench.

NOTES

Kansas City improves to 2-0 on the season with the 83-78 victory.
The Roos scored 31 points in the second quarter, their highest-scoring period of the night.
Shiloh Kalenga recorded her second 20-point performance of the season, finishing with 21 points, six rebounds and five assists.
Avery Strickland recorded her first double-double of the season with 21 points and 11 rebounds.
Emani Bennett finished with 16 points, including three three-pointers.
Kansas City forced 24 turnovers and collected 12 steals.
The Roos scored 24 points off turnovers compared to 10 for Wichita State.
Kansas City shot 42.9% (27-for-63) from the field and 36.8% (7-for-19) from three-point range.
The Roos converted 22 of 29 attempts (75.9%) from the free-throw line.
Kansas City led 47-29 at halftime and held on for the five-point victory.