Haskell Jayhawks @ Kansas City Roos
Balanced UMKC races past Haskell 110-59 in home opener
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Jordan Giles scored 21 points, Mo Ahmed and Xavier Bishop 18 each, and UMKC led from wire-to-wire in a 110-59 defeat of Haskell on Sunday.
The Kangaroos (1-1) had a school-record 20 steals and scored 33 points off 28 turnovers in the dominating performance against NAIA member Haskell, leading by 54 late in the game. The 110 points is also a school record.
Ahmed, a 7-foot-2 junior from Sudan by way of Tulsa, was a perfect 6-for-6 from the floor, made six of nine free throws and had six rebounds. Marvin Nesbitt Jr. scored 11 points on 5-for-6 shooting and led with six steals. Isaiah Ross scored 10 points with three 3-pointers and four steals.
Antwon Winn led Haskell (1-6) with 13 points, including three 3-pointers.
UMKC had eight steals and forced 11 Haskell turnovers in the first 11 minutes, setting the tone for the game.
Derrick Johnson of the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs is a UMKC fan and, with the Chiefs on a bye week, brought several teammates and their families courtside.
Game Information
Kansas City, MO
Referee:Brent Meaux
Referee:Brad Ferrie
Referee:James Ford
2025-26 Standings
| Summit LeagueSummit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 3-0 | - | 13-5 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 2-0 | 0.5 | 13-4 |
| South Dakota State | 2-1 | 1 | 9-9 |
| North Dakota | 2-1 | 1 | 8-11 |
| Denver | 1-2 | 2 | 8-10 |
| Omaha | 1-2 | 2 | 8-10 |
| Kansas City | 1-2 | 2 | 4-13 |
| South Dakota | 0-2 | 2.5 | 8-9 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-2 | 2.5 | 5-12 |
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