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Men’s Basketball: Kareem Richardson selected as UMKC head coach

April 3rd, 2013 | Add a Comment

Chancellor Leo Morton admits to being a Louisville Cardinals basketball fan. At least until next season starts. That’s when Kareem Richardson, currently an assistant coach at the University of Louisville, will become the head coach of UMKC’s men’s basketball team. Richardson’s appointment to the position was announced last week at a press conference held by the university. The announcement came during a busy time for Richardson—the Louisville Cardinals have earned a spot in the coveted Final Four in the NCAA Tournament, a career highlight frequently alluded to throughout the announcement of Richardson’s appointment. Richardson’s appointment comes on the heels of a decision to move UMKC men’s basketball games to Municipal Auditorium and UMKC’s recent move to the Western Athletic Conference. Richardson expressed his desire for UMKC to bring “toughness” to the WAC next season. “Our team that … Read entire article »

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Player Profile: Diego Figueroa: ‘Soccer runs through my veins’

April 3rd, 2013 | Add a Comment

Junior left wing Diego Figueroa is an integral part of Head Coach Rick Benben’s soccer team. Figueroa was brought to UMKC last semester and has earned a spot in the starting lineup thanks to his speed and technique on the pitch. Before becoming a ’Roo, Figueroa played at Lincoln Community College in Illinois, where he helped the team finish fifth in the nation. Figueroa’s four goals and nine assists caught Benben’s attention. Figueroa was born in Santiago, Chile, and his family moved to Miami, Fla., when he was only 10 years old, seeking a better future. “My family and I moved to America on August 6 of 2002, a date I will never forget,” he said. “My parents thought it was the best place to start from zero and fulfill our dreams.” Since Figueroa was born, … Read entire article »

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Sean Ewing’s passion for running leads to fourthplace Paralympics finish

March 21st, 2013 | Add a Comment

Senior Sean Ewing went for the gold at the 2012 Paralympics in London. Ewing is a guide runner for track and field athlete David Brown, whom he met through his church in St. Louis. Brown attended the Missouri School for the Blind in St. Louis, where Ewing said he developed his athleticism. “He has always been a tough competitor,” he said. Ewing started doing track and field for St. Louis Express when he was eight years old. He ran track for Hazelwood Central High School, and he continued to run at Highland Community College in St. Joseph, Mo. At first, Ewing was unable to accept scholarships from Division One universities because of his low ACT score, so he decided to run at the junior college level. Ewing is a two-time All Jayhawk Conference champion in … Read entire article »

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New coach, new court, new conference: Team looks to rebound after conference tournament loss

March 21st, 2013 | Add a Comment

The UMKC basketball season ended last week after a 69-58 conference tournament loss to North Dakota State on March 10. Trinity Hall led the team with 14 points, and Brad Reid led with seven rebounds. The ’Roos also suffered a 71-34 away game loss to North Dakota State on Jan. 31 and a 63-44 home loss on Jan. 5. The Bison lost against conference champion South Dakota State on March 12. For the ’Roos, a new era awaits the men’s basketball team in the 2014 season. The team will play on a new court with a new coach in a new conference. Tim Hall, UMKC Athletics Director, announced last Tuesday that Head Coach Matt Brown, who led the ’Roos for six seasons, was dismissed with a year remaining in his contract. Despite his losing record, Hall … Read entire article »

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‘Roos defeat the soccer pros in pre-season friendly match

March 11th, 2013 | Add a Comment

The men’s soccer team defeated the North American Soccer League’s Minnesota United F.C., 2-1, in its first pre-season match last Friday at Durwood Stadium. Captain and defender Guerrero Pino scored the winning goal on a penalty kick in the 82nd minute, after Jordan Rideout tied the score in the 52nd minute. For the professional opponent, striker Max Griffin scored in the 22nd minute. Kansas City started strong in an even match before Griffin, who seemed to be in an offside position, scored in a tight play. Coach Rick Benben’s team fought hard for the rest of the half but was unable to score. Both teams jumped to the pitch in the second half and Rideout put the ball in the back of the net. The visitors tried to strike back but the three-man … Read entire article »

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Player Profile: Maddie Schulte- Tennis always part of her life

March 11th, 2013 | Add a Comment

Sophomore Maddie Schulte of the UMKC women’s tennis team recently received a Summit League Player of the Week award for the second straight year. She received her most recent award for her 6-4, 3-6, 10-7 singles victory over Wichita State’s Summer Schlotterback on February 16. “Being named player of the week feels great, especially as an underclassman,” Schulte said “It feels good to get recognized for all of the hard work that I do along with the rest of the team.” Currently, she has an 8-8 record this season in the Number 6 singles slot. Schulte said tennis has always been part of her life. Her mother, aunt and uncle are all tennis players, so she was surrounded by the sport from an early age. She began playing in tournaments when she was 10 … Read entire article »

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Women’s Basketball: ‘Roos one and done in Summit league tornament with loss to Indianapolis

March 11th, 2013 | Add a Comment

The women’s basketball team, which last season reached the championship game of the Summit League Championship, this time was knocked out in the first round with a 59-47 loss Saturday to second-seeded IUPUI at Sioux Falls, S.D. This marked the Roos’ third loss this season to the Jaguars and their farewell appearance in the Summit League before starting play in the Western Athletic Conference next season. Kansas City, the tournament’s seventh seed, also lost this season to IUPUI 47-46 at Indianapolis and 47-33 at home. “It was a hard game, this is a team whose style is dramatically different from us, which made it harder for us” said Coach Marsha Frese. “They are a great team, they like to get to the basket and run as much as they can.” Before the tournament … Read entire article »

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Player Profile: Courtney Frerichs-Track star keeps running into the record book

March 11th, 2013 | Add a Comment

Courtney Frerichs never imagined that track and field would be the sport that would make her shine. During her high school years, she was a gifted soccer player before eventually discovering her real talent: long-distance running. “I discovered my long-distance talent in my senior year of high school” Frerichs said, “I decided to run cross country to stay in shape for soccer, and then things started going really well.” At UMKC, she recently set three school records in one week.Frerichs crossed the finish line after a mile in 4:55.56 in South Bend, Ind., at the Alex Wilson Invitational ,and set another school record at 5,000 meters when she crossed the finish line at 16:40:16 in Vermillion, S.D.. On day one of The Summit League Championships, she won the 3,000-meter race with a … Read entire article »

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Men’s Tennis: Team Toughened up for conference play

March 11th, 2013 | Add a Comment

UMKC’s men’s tennis team defeated Oral Roberts 4-0 last Sunday at the Carriage Club in a match that was rescheduled due to inclement weather. The Roos have started slowly with a 2-7 non-conference record. “It is all my fault,” Coach Kendell Hale acknowledged. “I scheduled very tough non-conference games.” Hale claimed there is no reason to panic, though. “We are known for our slow starts” he said. “I am pretty sure we will do great in the conference.” In 2012, the squad overcame numerous injuries early in the season and captured a share of a third consecutive regular-season Summit League title. Hale seems confident his team will succeed again. “The big thing is unity, coming together as a team,” he said. “This is an individual sport played in a team format.” Despite the team’s record, some players have … Read entire article »

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Women’s Basketball: ’Roos end regular season with 68-41 loss

March 5th, 2013 | Add a Comment

The ’Roos fell 68-41 to the Omaha Mavericks in last Saturday’s away game. Head Coach Marsha Frese’s first regular season ended 9-20 overall and 5-11 in the Summit League. Last season, the ’Roos finished 20-10 and 11-7. The ’Roos will now enter the Summit League Tournament as the No. 7 seed, out of eight teams. UMKC will face No. 2-seed Indianapolis at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday in Sioux Falls, S.D. The ’Roos have already lost twice to the Jaguars this season: 47-33 on Feb. 23 at UMKC, and 47-46 on Jan. 24 in Indianapolis. As usual, junior Eilise O’Connor shined on the court, racking up eight points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals. Lexis Hardiek led the team with 11 points. Emile Blakesley led with eight rebounds and also scored eight points. “There isn’t much to … Read entire article »

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