KC Roos men’s basketball outlasts South Dakota; women’s team falls at Swinney Center
The KC Roos picked up their third consecutive win on Thursday, an 82-78 road victory over South Dakota (10-18, 3-10 Summit League) in Vermillion, S.D.
The Roos have struggled on the road this year, entering the matchup just 3-9 away from Swinney Center, but 27 points from Jamar Brown and a season-high 22 from Khristion Courseault set the Roos on the path to a victory.
Cameron Faas also scored in the double-digits Thursday, totaling 11 points with three 3-pointers. Brown also made three 3s and recorded six steals.
Despite the close finish, it didn’t always look that way for the Roos. KC entered halftime with a 40-28 lead after shooting 47.4% from behind the arc to close out the first half.
But the Coyotes began the second period with their eyes on a comeback, outscoring the Roos 50-42 in the frame on 45.8% shooting. But even with Kaleb Stewart’s 25 points — not to mention 37 team free-throw attempts on the night — the Coyotes’ strong second half wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.
Next up, KC (13-15, 7-6 Summit League) heads back to Swinney Center for senior night against Omaha (13-15, 6-7 Summit). Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. on Feb. 24.
KC Roos women’s basketball vs. South Dakota Coyotes
On the women’s side, the Roos fell at home to South Dakota (19-9, 8-5 Summit), 74-60.
Kelby Bannerman led the Roos with 16 points and six rebounds on the night, followed by Emani Bennett with 13 points and five rebounds.
Grace Larkins and Walker Demers led the Coyotes with 19 points apiece. Natalie Mazurek grabbed eight rebounds for the visiting Coyotes.
The Coyotes led for 36:36 of game time and shot 48.9% on the night. However, the game was tied entering the fourth quarter; the Roos were outscored 21-7 in the final frame.
Next up, the Roos (11-17, 2-11 Summit League) head to Omaha (6-20, 2-11 Summit). Tip-off is set for noon on Feb. 24.
