University of Missouri NCAA NewsNews on University of Missouri Sports continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Kangaroos de'Klein' 'Winds second round- March 21, 2008 "They were fronting me a lot tonight, so the lob was there" Simply put, Alysa Klein was too much for the Westerwinds in the first round of the Summit League women's basketball tournament March 8 in Tulsa. via Western Courierhttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/umkc/2008/03/kangaroos-deklein-winds-second-round?fromrss=1 Four Roos receive All-Summit League honors- March 19, 2008 "I was very proud of her, that she could have such a good game towards the end of her senior year." Before leaving for the Summit League Conference Tournament in Tulsa, Okla. last weekend, four Kangaroos picked up some post-season hardware. via University Newshttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/umkc/2008/03/four-roos-receive-all-summit-league-honors?fromrss=... Jaguars pounce on Kangaroos and spoil upset bid- March 17, 2008 "I am amazed by that, especially in 38 minutes of play" Issue date: 31708 Section: Sports Media Credit: Heather Sprigler UMKC senior center Alysa Klein had her problems on both sides of the court against IUPUI center Julia Whitted . via University Newshttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/umkc/2008/03/jaguars-pounce-on-kangaroos-and-spoil-upset-bid?fro... Lyons interested in NBA- March 15, 2008 Missouri's Leo Lyons, right, dunks past UMKC's Jeremiah Hartsock, left, during the second half. via St. Louis Post-Dispatchhttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/umkc/2008/03/lyons-interested-in-nba?fromrss=1 For these Kangaroo freshmen, it's time to pay it forward- March 13, 2008 "I'm just trying to stay focused" Issue date: 31008 Section: Sports Forwards James Humphrey and Spencer Johnson and guards Nathan Balch and Reggie Hamilton, freshman all, may have only played one season together, but are already forming a ... via University Newshttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/umkc/2008/03/for-these-kangaroo-freshmen-its-time-to-pay-it-forw... UMKC women finally meet match in Summit Conference semifinals- March 11, 2008 "It's tough anytime to play somebody that big" TULSA, Okla. UMKC women's basketball gave everything it had to forge a tie against IUPUI with about 7 minutes left. But right at that moment the game slipped away.The Kangaroos gave up 10 straight points and didn't have enough time to recover, falling 54-42 in the semifinals of the Summit League tournament Monday afternoon at John Hammons Arena.Despite finishing 11-20, UMKC ended the season on a positive note.'After playing poorly in our last two..http://www.topix.net/ncaa/umkc/2008/03/umkc-women-finally-meet-match-in-summit-conference-... Hill's free throws lift IUPUI past UMKC in Summit League tourney- March 9, 2008 Summit League player of the year George Hill scored the final four points of the game on free throws Saturday as IUPUI avoided UMKC's upset bid, winning 69-65 in a Summit League tournament quarterfinal. via The Associated Presshttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/umkc/2008/03/hills-free-throws-lift-iupui-past-umkc-in-summit-le... UMKC seniors have led team in good times and bad- March 8, 2008 "Last year I remember on senior night everybody was flying around and having fun and a good time. We won that night. Hopefully we can come through with something like that this time." Tim Blackwell, Brent Stephens and Jeremiah Hartsock will have the spotlight on them tonight when UMKC plays Oakland tonight.For those three players, the Kangaroos' regular-season finale will be their last game ever at Municipal Auditorium.The Kangaroos, 11-19 overall and 6-11 in the Summit League, are already...http://www.topix.net/ncaa/umkc/2008/03/umkc-seniors-have-led-team-in-good-times-and-bad?fr... Final home game is another loss for UMKC women- March 6, 2008 "That was so much fun especially because it wasn't expected" UMKC women's basketball team lost its final regular-season game at home Monday night at Swinney Recreation Center.Sure, the five seniors would have liked a better outcome than the 86-67 loss to Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne.But instead of dwelling on the Kangaroos' 10-19 record or their ninth-place finish in the Summit League, the positives should be emphasized.'They are all such uniquely different people who have...http://www.topix.net/ncaa/umkc/2008/03/final-home-game-is-another-loss-for-umkc-women?from... Make it work, UMKC, or change affiliation- March 4, 2008 "It's all about recruiting not only athletes but corporate sponsors and new season-ticket holders." The black draping to block off upper-level seats provided the appropriate backdrop on a recent perception-gathering night for UMKC basketball. Kemper Arena was a tomb.Finding the program's place in the hearts and minds of area followers was difficult because nobody was there. Twenty minutes before tipoff, not one soul stood at the concession or souvenir stands.Things got worse when the game...http://www.topix.net/ncaa/umkc/2008/03/make-it-work-umkc-or-change-affiliation?fromrss=1 |