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Monday, November 9
Fayetteville, AR
6:30 PM
Kansas City
at
Arkansas
11/8/2026 4:59:00 PM | Women's Basketball
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Kansas City women's basketball team continues its road schedule Monday evening with a non-conference matchup against Arkansas at 6:30 p.m. CT inside Bud Walton Arena.
Kansas City enters the contest with a 2-0 record after opening the season with victories over Baker and Wichita State. The Roos began the year with a 120-40 win over Baker before earning an 83-78 victory over Wichita State Friday evening at Municipal Auditorium.
The Roos have received balanced production from their roster through the first two games, with seniors Elauni and Emani Bennett leading the way. Emani Bennett has scored 16 points in each of the first two contests, while Elauni continues to provide an inside presence and contribute on both ends of the floor.
Fifth-year transfer Avery Hurst has also made an immediate impact in her first season in Kansas City. Hurst leads the Roos with 17.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game through two contests.
ABOUT ARKANSAS
Arkansas enters Monday's matchup with a 2-0 record under second-year Head Coach Kelsi Musick. The Razorbacks opened the season with a historic 127-48 victory over LSU New Orleans, setting a program record for points in a game and forcing a program-best 51 turnovers. The Razorbacks followed with an 89-59 win over Northwestern State Friday morning. Arkansas forced 34 turnovers, outrebounded the Lady Demons 51-35 and grabbed 27 offensive rebounds. Senior guard Emily Robinson led the way with 18 points, while freshman Whitley Rogers added 16 points. Arkansas features a revamped roster with 12 newcomers, including seven transfers and five freshmen. Senior Ayianna Johnson has provided an immediate scoring presence, recording 23 points in the season opener, while freshman Kyiah Prestridge posted a 22-point, 12-rebound double-double in her collegiate debut.
SERIES HISTORY
Kansas City and Arkansas meet for the seventh time in program history. The Razorbacks hold a 6-0 advantage in the all-time series, including a 92-77 victory over the Roos in the most recent meeting on Dec. 17, 2025.
LOOKING AHEAD
Kansas City returns home Friday, Nov. 13, to host Southeast Missouri at 7 p.m. CT inside the Swinney Center.
Kansas City enters the contest with a 2-0 record after opening the season with victories over Baker and Wichita State. The Roos began the year with a 120-40 win over Baker before earning an 83-78 victory over Wichita State Friday evening at Municipal Auditorium.
The Roos have received balanced production from their roster through the first two games, with seniors Elauni and Emani Bennett leading the way. Emani Bennett has scored 16 points in each of the first two contests, while Elauni continues to provide an inside presence and contribute on both ends of the floor.
Fifth-year transfer Avery Hurst has also made an immediate impact in her first season in Kansas City. Hurst leads the Roos with 17.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game through two contests.
ABOUT ARKANSAS
Arkansas enters Monday's matchup with a 2-0 record under second-year Head Coach Kelsi Musick. The Razorbacks opened the season with a historic 127-48 victory over LSU New Orleans, setting a program record for points in a game and forcing a program-best 51 turnovers. The Razorbacks followed with an 89-59 win over Northwestern State Friday morning. Arkansas forced 34 turnovers, outrebounded the Lady Demons 51-35 and grabbed 27 offensive rebounds. Senior guard Emily Robinson led the way with 18 points, while freshman Whitley Rogers added 16 points. Arkansas features a revamped roster with 12 newcomers, including seven transfers and five freshmen. Senior Ayianna Johnson has provided an immediate scoring presence, recording 23 points in the season opener, while freshman Kyiah Prestridge posted a 22-point, 12-rebound double-double in her collegiate debut.
SERIES HISTORY
Kansas City and Arkansas meet for the seventh time in program history. The Razorbacks hold a 6-0 advantage in the all-time series, including a 92-77 victory over the Roos in the most recent meeting on Dec. 17, 2025.
LOOKING AHEAD
Kansas City returns home Friday, Nov. 13, to host Southeast Missouri at 7 p.m. CT inside the Swinney Center.
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