Spring Break
After the diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes, volleyball head coach Geno Frugoli went through several stages of shock. "Last Christmas I was at home and eating a lot of my mom's good Italian food, probably a little too much, and I noticed I was still losing weight," he said.
T??he Kangaroos added another victory to their pre-conference games at a home tournament. UMKC hosted the Kangaroo Klassic Tournament on Friday and Saturday. Five schools participated in the tournament: UMKC, Morgan State University (MSU), Samford University, Florida Atlantic University (FAU), and Arkansas State University (ASU).
A trio of second-half goals gave the Kangaroos their first win of the season, a 3-1 besting over the Owls of Florida Atlantic University (FAU). UMKC, now at 1-1-1 on the year, scored three times during a 20-minute time span Friday night at FAU Field in Boca Raton, Fla.
UMKC volleyball played their first home game of the season against Wichita State University (WSU) in front of the third largest crowd in UMKC volleyball history. Tuesday night the Roos faced the Shockers, who are ranked 22nd in the nation, in a three game match.
UMKC came to terms with adversity in the Sunshine State and walked off a steamy pitch with a 2-2 draw against the Florida International University (FIU) Panthers Sunday afternoon. Senior reserve goalkeeper Ricardo Guerra got the unexpected start for the Roos after scheduled senior starter Ken Cooper fell ill during pregame warm-ups.
Harris honored by Summit League In recognition of his performance over the span of his first two games, Sept. 2, UMKC senior soccer forward Brian Harris was named Summit League Offensive Player of the W eek. Harris scored the go-ahead goal late in the second half Aug.
