Kansas City looks to extend streak vs SD State
February 25, 2021 GMT
Frost Arena, Brookings, South Dakota; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Kansas City looks for its sixth straight conference win against South Dakota State. Kansas City’s last Summit League loss came against the North Dakota State Bison 71-67 on Jan. 29. South Dakota State lost 84-82 on the road to North Dakota State in its most recent game.
SENIOR STUDS: Kansas City’s Brandon McKissic, Marvin Nesbitt Jr. and Zion Williams have combined to score 36 percent of all Roos points this season.
SPARKING THE OFFENSE: McKissic has either made or assisted on 41 percent of all Kansas City field goals over the last three games. McKissic has accounted for 17 field goals and 11 assists in those games.
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Kansas City (5-8, 1-3) vs. Western Illinois (2-9, 0-4) Western Hall, Macomb, Illinois; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kansas City looks to extend Western Illinois's conference losing.
Stanley Umude had 18 points and six rebounds as South Dakota held off UM Kansas City 66-64 on Friday night. A.J. Plitzuweit had 14 points and seven rebounds for South Dakota (5-6, 4-2 Summit League), which won its fourth straight game. South Dakota totaled 26 second-half points, a season low for the team.
SD, Kansas City meet in conference play
January 7, 2021 GMT
Swinney Recreation Center, Kansas City, Missouri; Friday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Summit League foes meet as South Dakota battles Kansas City. South Dakota easily beat Denver by 22 at home in its last outing. Kansas City is coming off a 77-53 win on the road over North Dakota in its most recent game.
SENIOR STUDS: Kansas City’s Brandon McKissic, Marvin Nesbitt Jr. and Zion Williams have collectively scored 30 percent of all Roos points this season.
FACILITATING THE OFFENSE: McKissic has had his hand in 42 percent of all Kansas City field goals over the last three games. The senior guard has 18 field goals and 11 assists in those games.