The Kansas City Roos men's basketball team will travel to DeKalb, Illinois, on Friday, February 17, to face the Northern Illinois Huskies in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup. The Roos are coming off a 77-69 loss at Bradley on Wednesday, while the Huskies are 11-13 overall and 5-8 in the MVC.
The Kansas City Roos men's basketball team will travel to DeKalb, Illinois, on Friday, February 17, to face the Northern Illinois Huskies in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup. The Roos are coming off a 77-69 loss at Bradley on Wednesday, while the Huskies are 11-13 overall and 5-8 in the MVC.
Roos Face Huskies in DeKalb
The Roos are 13-11 overall and 6-7 in the MVC this season. They are led by senior guard Brandon McKissic, who is averaging 18.2 points per game. McKissic is also the team's leading rebounder, with 6.8 rebounds per game.
The Huskies are led by senior guard Levi Bradley, who is averaging 16.0 points per game. Bradley is also the team's leading rebounder, with 6.5 rebounds per game.
The Roos and Huskies have met 18 times previously, with the Roos holding a 10-8 advantage in the series. The Roos have won the last two meetings, including a 72-68 victory in Kansas City last season.
The Roos are looking to snap a two-game losing streak, while the Huskies are looking to win their third straight game. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 p.m. CT.
The Roos are coming off a disappointing loss at Bradley on Wednesday. The Roos led by 10 points at halftime, but they were outscored by 16 points in the second half. McKissic led the Roos with 22 points, but he was the only Roos player to score in double figures.
The Huskies are coming off a 75-68 win over Valparaiso on Wednesday. Bradley was led by Bradley, who had 22 points and 10 rebounds. The Huskies have won two straight games and three of their last four games.
The Roos will be looking to get back on track against the Huskies. The Roos are a talented team, but they have struggled to be consistent this season. The Roos will need to play well in all aspects of the game if they want to beat the Huskies.
The Huskies are a tough opponent, but the Roos are confident that they can win the game. The Roos have a good team, and they are playing with a lot of confidence. The Roos are looking to make a statement in the MVC, and they know that a win over the Huskies would be a big step in that direction.
