Kansas City forced 24 turnovers and defeated Wichita State 83-78 in women’s basketball Friday. The Roos improved to 2-0, and the Shockers fell to 0-2.
Shiloh Kalenga had 21 points, six rebounds and five assists for Kansas City. Avery Strickland added 21 points, 11 rebounds and four steals, and Emani Bennett scored 16 points with three 3-pointers.
The Roos shot 42.9% from the field, made 22 of 29 free throws and recorded 12 steals. Kansas City scored 24 points off turnovers and received 22 points from its bench.
Ma’Riya Vincent led Wichita State with 17 points, five assists and three steals. Mari Milton had 14 points, seven rebounds and nine assists, Clara Koulibaly scored 13, and Alexis Leyva added 11.
The official box score confirms the result, records and statistics. The Kansas City schedule has the Roos at Arkansas at 6:30 p.m. CST Nov. 9 and hosting Southeast Missouri at 7 p.m. CST Nov. 13. The Wichita State schedule has the Shockers hosting Missouri State at 11 a.m. CST Nov. 10.