North Dakota Secures Victory Over Kansas City Roos
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Betty Engelstad Sioux Center
North Dakota Fighting Hawks 85, Kansas City Roos 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Kansas City Roos vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks?
North Dakota Fighting Hawks beat Kansas City Roos 85-70 at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on February 19, 2026.
Who was favored in Kansas City Roos vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks?
North Dakota Fighting Hawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -550 (about 85% implied). The favorite won.
The North Dakota Fighting Hawks triumphed over the Kansas City Roos with a final score of 85-70 in a decisive matchup at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. This game highlighted the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, with North Dakota entering the contest with a home record of 16-14 and Kansas City struggling at 4-23. The Fighting Hawks have been in relatively good form, winning seven of their last ten games, although they faced a setback with a loss to North Dakota State Bison just days prior to this game.
In their last ten games, North Dakota averaged 80.3 points scored while allowing the same number, indicating a balanced offensive and defensive approach. Their recent form included a mix of victories and losses, with their last five games yielding a record of 3-2 and an average of 74.8 points scored against 81.0 allowed. At home, North Dakota's record stands at 2-3 in their last five games, showcasing their ability to compete, albeit with some inconsistency.
Conversely, Kansas City has had a challenging season, entering this game on a ten-game losing streak. Their last ten games saw them score an average of 68.1 points while allowing 86.7 points, reflecting significant defensive struggles. The Roos have not won a game in their last five attempts, averaging only 64.8 points scored and allowing 84.6 points. Their away record remains particularly poor, with no victories in their last four games.
The two teams had met earlier in the season on January 11, where North Dakota narrowly defeated Kansas City 81-79. Historically, North Dakota has won two out of their last three meetings against Kansas City, suggesting a competitive rivalry. In terms of player availability, the block did not specify any injuries affecting either team, which could have influenced their performance.
In terms of betting, DraftKings set the odds with North Dakota favored by 9.5 points. The total points line was set at 150.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. North Dakota was listed at -550 for the money line, while Kansas City was at +410.
The game conditions were typical for a February evening in North Dakota, with the home crowd providing a supportive atmosphere for the Fighting Hawks. As the game unfolded, North Dakota maintained control, building a lead that was never seriously threatened. Key moments included a series of free throws in the second half that allowed North Dakota to extend their lead to 85-66 before Kansas City managed a few late points.
Overall, this matchup served as a clear demonstration of North Dakota's strengths against a struggling Kansas City team, underscoring the challenges the Roos face as they look to rebuild and find success in the remainder of their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UND -9.5 | 150.5 o -110 / u -110 | Kansas City Roos +410 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks -550 |
Leaders
- PointsGreyson Uelmen23North Dakota Fighting Hawks
- AssistsGreyson Uelmen7North Dakota Fighting Hawks
- ReboundsGeorge Natsvlishvili8North Dakota Fighting Hawks
- PointsTrey Booker-Lowery21Kansas City Roos
- AssistsJerome Palm3Kansas City Roos
- ReboundsTrey Booker-Lowery8Kansas City Roos
Recent form
North Dakota Fighting Hawks
Last 10: 7-3Streak L180.3 scored · 80.3 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L66-83vs North Dakota State BisonFeb 14
- W72-71at South Dakota CoyotesFeb 12
- L79-98vs Denver PioneersFeb 7
- W76-73vs Omaha MavericksFeb 6
- W81-80at St. Thomas TommiesJan 30
- W93-86at Denver PioneersJan 24
- W79-62at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 23
- W96-80vs South Dakota CoyotesJan 17
- L80-91vs St. Thomas TommiesJan 16
- W81-79at Kansas City RoosJan 11
Kansas City Roos
Last 10: 0-10Streak L1068.1 scored · 86.7 allowed per game0-4 away
- L64-104vs St. Thomas TommiesFeb 15
- L60-69at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesFeb 13
- L75-82vs South Dakota CoyotesFeb 5
- L64-99at St. Thomas TommiesFeb 1
- L61-69vs Denver PioneersJan 29
- L60-77vs Omaha MavericksJan 25
- L62-90at South Dakota State JackrabbitsJan 17
- L83-99at South Dakota CoyotesJan 16
- L79-81vs North Dakota Fighting HawksJan 11
- L73-97vs North Dakota State BisonJan 9
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 27-8 | - | 14-2 |
| St. Thomas | 24-10 | 2 | 12-4 |
| North Dakota | 18-17 | 4 | 10-6 |
| South Dakota | 16-16 | 6 | 8-8 |
| Omaha | 16-17 | 6 | 8-8 |
| Denver | 15-17 | 7 | 8-8 |
| South Dakota State | 14-18 | 7 | 7-9 |
| Oral Roberts | 10-23 | 10 | 4-12 |
| Kansas City | 4-27 | 13 | 1-15 |
Box score
| Stat | Kansas City Roos | North Dakota Fighting Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-64 | 24-60 |
| Field goal % | 39 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 7-23 | 11-28 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 39 |
| Free throws | 13-17 | 26-32 |
| Free throw % | 76 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 45 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 32 |
| Assists | 14 | 15 |
| Steals | 5 | 8 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 26 |
| Fouls | 19 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 19 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 9 | 85 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half41-53Reggie Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-54Reggie Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-54Trey Booker-Lowery makes layup
- 2nd Half46-54Kasheem Grady II makes 22-foot three point jumper (Chris Dockery assists)
- 2nd Half46-55Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-56Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-57Marley Curtis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-59Greyson Uelmen makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-59Trey Booker-Lowery makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-62Zach Kraft makes 23-foot three point jumper (Garrett Anderson assists)
- 2nd Half50-62Trey Booker-Lowery makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half50-64George Natsvlishvili makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half50-66George Natsvlishvili makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half52-66Karmello Branch makes 4-foot dunk (Jayson Petty assists)
- 2nd Half52-69Zach Kraft makes 22-foot three point jumper (Greyson Uelmen assists)
- 2nd Half54-69Trey Booker-Lowery makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-69Trey Booker-Lowery makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half55-70George Natsvlishvili makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-71George Natsvlishvili makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-73George Natsvlishvili makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half58-73Trey Booker-Lowery makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jerome Palm assists)
- 2nd Half58-75Marley Curtis makes driving layup (Greyson Uelmen assists)
- 2nd Half59-75CJ Evans makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-75CJ Evans makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-76Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-77Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-77Trey Booker-Lowery makes 2-foot dunk (Addarin Scott assists)
- 2nd Half62-80Zach Kraft makes 22-foot three point jumper (Eli King assists)
- 2nd Half63-80Addarin Scott makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-81Garrett Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-81Trey Booker-Lowery makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-81Kasheem Grady II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-81Kasheem Grady II makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-82Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-83Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-84Eli King makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-85Eli King makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-85Chris Dockery makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-85Chris Dockery makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-85Chris Dockery makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours North Dakota Fighting Hawks, below favours Kansas City Roos.
Venue
- Betty Engelstad Sioux CenterGrand Forks, ND
- Attendance1867
- OfficialsD.J. Carstensen, Brian McNutt, Leon Wilson
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