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Deja-Vu in Creighton
Omaha, Neb.- The UMKC women’s soccer team wrapped up a seven-game road trip with a 3-0 loss to the Creighton squad Wednesday night. The Roos dropped to 1-7 on the season as the Blue Jays won their fifth match in a row. Creighton’s Emily Orbell scored the opening goal in the fourth minute with a weaving run through the UMKC defense that left her one-on-one with Roos goalkeeper Jami Finnell. A well-placed shot to the left side of the net was all it took to get the Blue Jays the only goal they would need for the night. “We made some defensive mistakes of diving in and we just got caught not being on our toes and not working together as a team to defend,” junior defender Laura Creason said. “She … Read entire article »
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Ask a trainer
Question: It’s often said breakfast is the most important meal of the day. How true is this? And is just any type of breakfast important (i.e. a muffin, a cup of coffee, an apple), or are there specific foods to eat for a healthy lifestyle? What are the benefits of breakfast? UMKC weight trainer Jeanne Rankin responds: Many people leave about 12 hours between dinner and breakfast. So what you eat in the morning is the … Read entire article »
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Sports Shorts
Men’s Soccer The men took a 2-1 win over Memphis on a road match last Friday. Junior Jimmy Simon led the Roos, scoring both goals. Volleyball The women took to the road on Friday, falling three sets to none against Oakland. Leading the Roos was junior Kelsey Knoche nabbing 14 kills and eight digs. Saturday, the women picked up their second Summit League win of the season. The Roos took the win in five sets over Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). Junior Demetria Williams made 12 blocks, a five set school high, while junior Christiana McQuin claimed a season high of 16 kills. Men’s Golf Last Tuesday the men finished third at the Kansas Invitational after two days of play. Sophomore Korbin Kuehn finished with a tie for third place. The junior shot three rounds in … Read entire article »
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Let the Bod Pod tell you what you’re made of
The Bod Pod is a gold standard body composition tracking system rarely available to the public. UMKC’s Wellness Center makes one available to its entire community. “We are one of four places listed on the website, www.bodpod.com/clients/locator, that has a Bod Pod in Missouri,” said Alison Kramer, Swinney Recreation Center wellness coordinator. “Other places might have one, but not for public use. It might be in their athletic department, and only athletes might use it.” The Bod … Read entire article »
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Ask a Trainer
Question of the Week: How effective is bicycling as a means of weight loss? Is it more of a strength exercise? How often should I do it and for how long to be effective? Bicycling in combination with a well-balanced diet, is a great way to lose weight. It is a really good source of cardio that involves major muscle groups such as the quadriceps and hamstrings. Bicycling is also great for individuals who may experience … Read entire article »
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Head Coach Frugoli resigns
Women’s volleyball Head Coach Geno Frugoli resigned on Thursday, Sept. 16. The department of athletics released that the resignation was for personal reasons but would not expound. The resignation came before the women went into their second home game of the season on Thursday night against Oral Roberts. Associate Head Coach Joan Rickert took over the position as interim head coach immediately following the announcement and led the women in Thursday night’s game. Frugoli has been coaching volleyball … Read entire article »
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Player of the Week: Taylor Fisher
Taylor Fisher is a member of the UMKC womens golf team. Fisher recently led the team to 17th place and finished at a tie for 7th at the Wolverine Invitational in Michigan last weekend. Fisher grew up in the South, and coming to Kansas City was a culture shock for her. She was a stranger in a large and unfamiliar place. “I grew up in Hot Springs, Ark,” Fischer said. “I loved it. I love being from … Read entire article »
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Sports Shorts
Mens Soccer The men fell to Drake last Wednesday night 3-2. The road game saw senior John Bayron Sosa score both goals, giving the men an early lead of 2-1. But in the last 30 minutes, the men fell in defense and Drake scored a pair of goals, taking the game. On Saturday afternoon, the men went on to shut-out Columbia College here at home. The 2-0 victory for the men gave keeper Ken Cooper his third shut-out of the season. Womens Soccer The women saw a tough 5-0 loss on Friday night against Drake. Keeper Jami Finnell tried to keep up with 12 saves in the game. Volleyball The women headed up two games last week. On Thursday they fell 3-1 in their Summit League home opener against Oral Roberts. There were two double-doubles for … Read entire article »
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Faulty flooring closes portion of Swinney Fitness Center
UMKC’s public fitness center has been in disarray since the beginning of this semester. By the end of this week, the athletics center staff are hopes it will be fully operational. But the new and improved gym isn’t without a cost. All this week, the free weight section is closed, and that isn’t sitting well with regular patrons of the gym. “It’s really frustrating because I come five, six times a week,” third year dental student Blake … Read entire article »
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Player of the Week: Cosmas Ayabei
Cosmas Ayabei, from Kenya, is a UMKC cross country runner. Ayabei, named Summit League Male Athlete of the Week last Wednesday, said he was unaware of the honor until the interview for this article. “…for real? I didn’t know that I was The Summit League Athlete of the Week!” he said. Ayabei took second at the Hawkeye Invitational with his best time of 18:56.23, according to a press release. “This is actually my third year of running,” Ayabei … Read entire article »
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