UMKC gets first win, 94-58 over Avila
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Xavier Bishop scored 18 points, Danny Dixon had 14 with 10 rebounds, and UMKC won its first game of the season Saturday, beating NAIA-member Avila 94-58.
Rob Whitfield hit five 3-pointers for 15 points, Jamel Allen scored 15 with four 3s and Brandon McKissic had 13 for the Kangaroos (1-6), who made 12 of 26 3-pointers and held the Eagles to 32-percent shooting.
Allen's 3 sparked an 11-0 run for a 64-42 UMKC lead early in the second half and the Kangaroos pulled away and were never threatened.
Avila led 32-30 after a 15-2 run capped by Shannon Boone's back-to-back layups, but Bishop's 3-point play put UMKC up for good, 33-32, and they led 46-32 at halftime.
Freshman Brandon Philips scored 17 points, Boone had 14 and freshman Carter Wildey 12 for Avila.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Brad Ferrie
- Dan Nowakowski
- James Ford
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 5-0 | - | 15-5 |
| Omaha | 5-0 | - | 11-9 |
| North Dakota State | 4-2 | 1.5 | 15-6 |
| South Dakota State | 3-2 | 2 | 12-8 |
| South Dakota | 2-3 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Kansas City | 2-3 | 3 | 10-10 |
| North Dakota | 2-4 | 3.5 | 8-13 |
| Oral Roberts | 1-4 | 4 | 5-13 |
| Denver | 0-6 | 5.5 | 6-15 |
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