Kansas City Roos Defeat McPherson McPHERSON 91-78
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Swinney Center
Kansas City Roos 91, McPherson McPHERSON 78, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won McPherson McPHERSON vs Kansas City Roos?
Kansas City Roos beat McPherson McPHERSON 91-78 at Swinney Center on December 28, 2025.
In a decisive matchup, the Kansas City Roos secured a victory against the McPherson McPHERSON, finishing the game with a score of 91-78. This win is particularly significant for the Roos, who have struggled throughout the season, holding a home record of 3-11 before this game. The fixture took place at the Swinney Center, where the Roos aimed to capitalize on their home-court advantage.
The Roos entered this game with a recent record of 1-8-1 over their last ten games, which included a draw against the Austin Peay Governors and losses to teams such as the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Oklahoma Sooners. Their average scoring during this stretch was 60.6 points per game, while they allowed an average of 72.0 points. Their home record stood at 1-2, while they had yet to secure a win on the road, going 0-6 in away games. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of 61.6 points while allowing 63.8 points, indicating a slight improvement in their defensive performance.
The game showcased a strong offensive display from the Roos, particularly in the second half. Key scoring plays included free throws made by CJ Evans and Chris Dockery, as well as a notable alley-oop dunk by Dockery, which highlighted the Roos' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities as the game progressed. The final moments saw Evans and Dockery contributing crucial free throws that solidified their lead, demonstrating the team's resilience and ability to close out the game effectively.
On the other side, McPherson McPHERSON faced challenges throughout the match, unable to match the Roos' scoring pace. Their performance reflected a need for improvement, particularly in their defensive strategy, as they allowed the Roos to score freely. The game’s conditions were favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or external factors reported, allowing for a straightforward contest focused solely on basketball.
As for the betting market, the Roos were heavily favored, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence from the market in their ability to secure a victory at home. This reflects the expectations placed on the Roos, especially considering their previous struggles this season.
Overall, this fixture was noteworthy not only for the Roos' much-needed victory but also for the manner in which they executed their game plan, particularly in the second half. Fans and analysts alike should take note of how this win might influence the Roos' confidence moving forward in the season.
Leaders
- PointsKarmello Branch21Kansas City Roos
- AssistsCJ Evans6Kansas City Roos
- ReboundsJerome Palm12Kansas City Roos
- PointsKorbin Gunn17McPherson McPHERSON
- AssistsKorbin Gunn5McPherson McPHERSON
- ReboundsJD Talley5McPherson McPHERSON
Recent form
Kansas City Roos
Last 10: 1-8-1Streak D160.6 scored · 72 allowed per game1-2 at home
- D0-0vs Austin Peay GovernorsDec 21
- L79-91at Oklahoma State CowboysDec 19
- L67-89at Oklahoma SoonersDec 17
- W102-75vs Spurgeon KnightsDec 14
- L60-64vs Weber State WildcatsDec 11
- L66-90at Eastern Washington EaglesDec 6
- L59-68vs Idaho State BengalsDec 4
- L61-82at Weber State WildcatsNov 29
- L67-80at Lindenwood LionsNov 25
- L45-81at TCU Horned FrogsNov 20
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 | McPherson McPHERSON | Kansas City Roos |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-64 | 27-64 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 6-22 | 11-24 |
| Three-point % | 27 | 46 |
| Free throws | 14-16 | 26-31 |
| Free throw % | 88 | 84 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 42 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 17 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 25 |
| Assists | 13 | 16 |
| Steals | 8 | 9 |
| Blocks | 6 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 19 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 32 |
| Fouls | 20 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 13 |
| Lead changes | 10 | 10 |
| Time in front | 9 | 80 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half52-56Jayson Petty makes driving layup (CJ Evans assists)
- 2nd Half52-59Kasheem Grady II makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jerome Palm assists)
- 2nd Half54-59Labron Wilson makes 12-foot hook shot (Tarrance Austin assists)
- 2nd Half56-59KJ Marshall makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half56-60Kasheem Grady II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-61Kasheem Grady II makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-63Kasheem Grady II makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half58-63JD Talley makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half60-63JD Talley makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Korbin Gunn assists)
- 2nd Half60-64Chris Dockery makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-65Chris Dockery makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-65Tarrance Austin makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-68Karmello Branch makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half62-70CJ Evans makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half64-70JD Talley makes layup
- 2nd Half65-70JD Talley makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half65-72Addarin Scott makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (CJ Evans assists)
- 2nd Half65-74Jerome Palm makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Kasheem Grady II assists)
- 2nd Half65-75Jerome Palm makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half67-75Korbin Gunn makes layup (Dallas Metzger assists)
- 2nd Half68-75Korbin Gunn makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half70-75Tarrance Austin makes 4-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half71-75Tarrance Austin makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half71-76Trey Booker-Lowery makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-76Tarrance Austin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-76Tarrance Austin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-78Addarin Scott makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half74-78Korbin Gunn makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-78Korbin Gunn makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-79CJ Evans makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-80CJ Evans makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-83Jayson Petty makes 25-foot three point jumper (CJ Evans assists)
- 2nd Half75-84CJ Evans makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-85CJ Evans makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-86Chris Dockery makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-87Chris Dockery makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-87Korbin Gunn makes 25-foot three point jumper (Charles Snyder assists)
- 2nd Half78-88CJ Evans makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-90Chris Dockery makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (CJ Evans assists)
- 2nd Half78-91CJ Evans makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Kansas City Roos, below favours McPherson McPHERSON.
Venue
- Swinney CenterKansas City, MO
- Attendance668
- OfficialsBrian McNutt, Tony Meeks, John Washo
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