2013 Kansas City Men's Golf Media Guide by Nik Busch

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Kansas City men’sgolf media guide Front Cover.............................................................................................................................................. 1 The ‘Roos................................................................................................................................................... 2 Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................... 3 Quick Facts................................................................................................................................................ 3 Credits........................................................................................................................................................ 3 Schedule..................................................................................................................................................... 4 Roster......................................................................................................................................................... 5 THE COURSES.....................................................................................................6-10 Blue Hills Country Club......................................................................................................................... 6 Creekmoor Golf Course....................................................................................................................... 6 Golf Club of Kansas................................................................................................................................. 7 Loch Lloyd Country Club...................................................................................................................... 7 Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club..................................................................................................8 milburn Golf & Country Club............................................................................................................... 8 Nicklaus Golf Course at Lionsgate......................................................................................................9 Swope Memorial Golf Course.............................................................................................................. 9 Shoal Creek Golf Course.....................................................................................................................10 Where They’ve Played...........................................................................................................................10 Head Coach J.W.VanDenBorn............................................................................................................11 PLAYER PROFILES............................................................................................12-20 Korbin Kuehn..........................................................................................................................................13 Viktor Mikaelsson..................................................................................................................................14 Park Ulrich...............................................................................................................................................15 Cole Chelle.............................................................................................................................................16 Jack Fiscus................................................................................................................................................17 Nathan Hughes.......................................................................................................................................18 Antoine Rozner......................................................................................................................................19 Cameron Wiltse.....................................................................................................................................20 2012 REVIEW......................................................................................................21-24 2012 Season Recap................................................................................................................................22 2012 Season Stats & Results................................................................................................................23 2012 Summit League Championship Results...................................................................................24 HISTORY..............................................................................................................25-29 Honors.....................................................................................................................................................26 Year-by-Year Results..............................................................................................................................27 Records....................................................................................................................................................28 Hall of Famer Robert Russell..............................................................................................................29 Media........................................................................................................................................................30 ABOUT KANSAS CITY.....................................................................................31-43 Evolution of the Kangaroo...................................................................................................................32 About UMKC..........................................................................................................................................33 Chancellor Leo E. Morton...................................................................................................................34 Director of Athletics Tim Hall.............................................................................................................35 Senior Administrative Staff...................................................................................................................36 Training Staff............................................................................................................................................37 Head Coaches.........................................................................................................................................38 KASF.........................................................................................................................................................39 Former Student-Athlete Association.................................................................................................39 Kansas City Athletics Facilities and Departments....................................................................40-41 SASSO................................................................................................................................................42-43 Kansas City........................................................................................................................................44-45 The Summit League.........................................................................................................................46-48 ‘Roo Golf.................................................................................................................................................49 Back Cover..............................................................................................................................................50

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Location........................................Kansas City, Mo. Founded...................................................................... 1933 Enrollment...............................................................14,221 Nickname.........................................................Kangaroos Mascot.................................................... Kasey Kangaroo Colors.......................................................... Blue and Gold Affiliation................................................ NCAA Division I Conference................................... The Summit League Chancellor..................................................Leo E. Morton Director of Athletics........................................... Tim Hall Senior Associate AD/SWA........................Carla Wilson Faculty Athletics Representative.......Ken Ferguson Athletics Department Phone..............816-235-1036

MEN’S GOLF INFORMATION Director of Golf/Head Coach.........J.W. VanDenBorn Alma Mater, Yr.............................................. UMKC, 2002 2012 Summit League Review.... 7th of 10/881 strokes Letterwinners Returning/Lost.................................6/3 Newcomers.........................................................................2 Last NCAA Tourney ..........2011, 13th of 14/907 strokes

CREDITS The 2013 Kansas City Men’s Golf media guide was written, designed and edited by Nik Busch. and edited by Sports Information Director Rob McCutcheon and Sports Information Graduate Assistnat Ben Bullock. The front cover includes photos of the two Kansas City seniors, Korbin Kuehn and Viktor Mikaelsson. Photography was provided by Matthew S. Hicks Photography, UMKC Photo Services, Scott Indermauer, Bob Greenspan, Carla Wilson, Matt Potter/ OnGoal, LLC., Place Properties, Google Maps and the Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association. UMKC NONDISRIMINATION STATEMENT The Board of Curators and UMKC are committed to the policy of no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or Vietnam era veteran status. The Affirmative Action Office, 354 Administrative Center, 5115 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo., is responsible for all relevant programs. Call 816-235-1323 for information. People with speech or hearing impairments may contact the University by using Relay Missouri, 800-735-2966 (TT) or 800-735-2466 (voice). NCAA PRINCIPLE OF SPORTSMANSHIP AND ETHICAL CONDUCT For intercollegiate athletics to promote the character development of participants, to enhance the integrity of higher education and to promote civility in society, student-athletes, coaches and all others associated with these athletics programs and events should adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility. These values should be manifest not only in athletics participation, but also in the broad spectrum of activities affecting the athletics program. It is the responsibility of each institution to: (revised: 1/9/96) (a) establish policies for sportsmanship and ethical conduct in intercollegiate athletics consistent with the educational mission and goals of the institution and (adopted: 1/9/96) (b) educate, on a continuing basis, all constituencies about the policies in Constitution 2.4-(a). (adopted: 1/9/96)

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2013 Kansas City Men’s Golf Schedule Rice Intercollegiate Houston, Texas (Westwood Golf Club) Hosted by Rice - Feb. 4-5 ReBath Snowman Getaway Phoenix, Ariz. (Palm Valley Golf Club) Hosted by Washington State - Feb. 25-26 Bandon Dunes Championship Bandon, Ore. (Old MacDonald Course at the Bandon Dunes Resort) Hosted by Gonzaga - Mar. 8-10 Memphis Intercollegiate Cordova, Tenn. (Colonial Country Club) Hosted by Memphis - Mar. 25-26 Bancorp South Intercollegiate Madison, Miss. (Reunion Country Club) Hosted by Mississippi - Apr. 1-2 Wallace Jones Invitational Calhoun, La. (Southern Pines Golf Club) Hosted by ULM - Apr. 8-9 Summit League Championships Keller, Texas (Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club) Hosted by The Summit League - Apr. 22-24 NCAA Championships Atlanta, Ga. (Capital City Club) Hosted by NCAA - May 28 - June 2

Kansas City men’sgolf media guide 2012-13 Kansas City Men’s Golf Roster Name Cole Chelle Jack Fiscus Nathan Hughes Korbin Kuehn Viktor Mikaelsson Antoine Rozner Park Ulrich Cameron Wiltse

Height 5-11 6-0 5-11 6-1 5-9 6-0 5-6 5-11

Year Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr.

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Hometown/High School (Previous College) Edmonton, Canada/Harry Ainlay Tulsa, Okla. /Bixby Bartlesville, Okla./Bartlesville (Oklahoma) Overland Park, Kan./Blue Valley West Ystad, Sweden/Osterportskolan Paris, France/Jean de la Fontaine Overland Park, Kan./Blue Valley Lenexa, Kan./St. Thomas Aquinas

Head Coach: J.W. VanDenBorn

The Kangaroos By Class; Senior (3): Kuehn, Mikaelsson, Ulrich Junior (3): Chelle, Fiscus, Hughes Sophomore (0): - Freshman (2): Rozner, Wiltse

BY State/Country: Canada (1): Chelle France (1): Rozner Kansas (3): Kuehn, Ulrich, Wiltse Oklahoma (2): Fiscus, Hughes Swedem (1): Mikaelsson

(L-R): Park Ulrich, Cole Chelle, Nathan Hughes, Jack Fiscus, Antoine Rozner, Korbin Kuehn,Viktor Mikaelsson, Cameron Wiltse, Head Coach J.W.VanDenBorn.

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Kansas City men’sgolf media guide BLUE HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

Since 1912, Blue Hills Country Club continues to be the finest championship golf course Kansas City area. With the completion of a green renovation in the spring of 2005, Blue Hills now has A-4 bent grass putting surface that is second to none. The Robert Dunning 7,250-yard layout has hosted many state and USGA events along with several future U.S. Open and local and sectional qualifiers. Blue Hills also hosted the 2006 Men’s Missouri Amateur Championship.

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Everyone in the golfing community knows Blue Hills for its relationship with Tom Watson and the Children’s Mercy Hospital Golf Classic, which ended a 25year run in 2004. In 2002, Watson hosted four of the games greatest players – Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Lee Trevino. Blue Hills is the only facility in the world where these five golfing giants have played together in the same group. Along with the championship 18-hole course, Blue Hills practice facilities include a driving range, a 7,000 square foot putting and chipping green, a pitching and bunker facility with a tee box 60 yards from the

CREEKMOOR GOLF COURSE Creekmoor Golf Course is located south of Kansas City in the Raymore, Mo. The 18-hole layout features 7,400 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course features zoysia fairways and 65 sand bunkers. Designed by Thomas E. Clark, ASGCA, the Creekmoor Golf Course opened in 2007.

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GOLF CLUB OF KANSAS The Golf Club of Kansas, which is located in Lenexa, Kan., opened in October 2007 and dramatic playing characteristics designed by acclaimed South Carolina Golf Course architect Tom Jackson and Project Founder and PGA Professional Tom Kelly.

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The course, which is quickly being recognized as one of the finest 18hole courses in the Midwest, runs through what was once a 50-acre open pit quarry with 60-foot sheer rock walls. The rest of the 7,019-yard, par 71 layout stretches across 130 rolling acres next to the Kansas Sports Center and the Lenexa City Center. It features wide zoysia fairways, A1/A4 bent grass greens and a fescue-bluegrass combination in the rough. The Golf Club of Kansas was named the “#6 Best New Private Course in America” by Golfweek Magazine and “Kansas City’s Must Play Course” in Travel & Leisure Golf Magazine. It also received recognition for having the “Best Greens in the Midwest”. In addition, The Golf Club of Kansas hosted the Championship Round of the Kansas City Amateur and a KCGA Stateline Tour event in its first season.

LOCH LLOYD COUNTRY CLUB Loch Lloyd Country Club, which is located in the Village of Loch Lloyd, south of Kansas City is an 18-hole layout featuring 6,664 yards from the longest tees for a par of 70. The country club is opening a new Tom Watson designed nine-hole layout in July 2010, which will bring the total to 27 holes. Loch Lloyd was designed by Donald Sechrest, and the “Loch Lloyd 18” opened in 1990. The course was also the host to a PGA Senior Tour event in Kansas City for nine years in the 1990’s.

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Kansas City men’sgolf media guide MEADOWBROOK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club, which is located in Prairie Village, Kan., is recognized as one of the best conditioned, most challenging golf courses in the Metro. Along with numerous Kansas City Golf Association and Kansas Golf Association events, Meadowbrook has hosted numerous events for the United State Golf Association such as the 2004 U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifier, 2007 U. S. Amateur Qualifer and the 2008 U. S. Senior Amateur Qualifier. In the summer of 2009, Meadowbook hosted the 2009 U.S. Amateur Qualifier. The course has also hosted competitive junior golf on a national scale. Several American Junior Golf Association qualifiers and the 2006 Kansas City/Lockton AJGA Championship have been held at the venue.

MILBURN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB The Milburn Golf & Country Club began as a dream that two men, Charles Babb and Max Phel, had shared in the fall of 1916. The original course featured a nine-hole layout with a small stone station used as the pro shop, clubhouse and snack bar. Soon after opening day the Board brought in William Boyce Langford, the noted golf architect of Chicago, to get his ideas on a full 18-hole course. In 1926, the Milburn’s members decided they wanted a true “championship golf course” and hired the firm, Smith and Harrison. They installed 18 new bent grass greens, new tee boxes, and 85 sand traps. Harry Robb, Sr., the club’s first professional, worked hard during his time at Milburn to make Kansas City and especially Milburn a regular stop on the PGA Tour, and in 1949, the Kansas City Open became a reality. In addition to the Kansas City Open, Milburn has hosted many other high profile tournaments, such as the Missouri Men’s Senior Tournament, Missouri State Amateur, Kansas State Amateur, The Tom Watson Challenge, and the course is one of the most often used venues for local U.S. Open qualifying, and is on the alternate year schedule for the final sectional U.S. Open Qualifier.

Kansas City men’sgolf media guide NICKLAUS GOLF CLUB AT LIONSGATE

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The Nicklaus Golf Club at Lionsgate is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Designed Golf Course that opened for play in 2001. The course is consistently ranked among the top courses in the Kansas City area as well as the entire state of Kansas. The Club has played host to the Champions Tour and is currently the host to the Nationwide Tour’s Midwest Classic in August. The great Jack Nicklaus’ last competitive round in the U.S. was played at the Nicklaus GC during the Senior Tour’s Bayer Advantage Classic in June of 2005.

SWOPE MEMORIAL GOLF COURSE Designed in 1934 by legendary architect A.W. Tillinghast, Swope Memorial Golf Course features rolling fairways, beautiful mature trees and small undulating greens. Once the home of the PGA Tour’s Kansas City Open during the 1940’s, Swope Memorial is the only public course in the Kansas City area to have hosted a PGA Tour event. The venue also served as the host course to the 2005 USGA Women’s Public Links Championships. Swope Memorial has been challenged by some golfing legends, as Ben Hogan and Sam Snead have played on this historic layout.

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Kansas City men’sgolf media guide SHOAL CREEK GOLF COURSE

Shoal Creek Golf Course, which opened in the fall of 2001, has quickly become the number one public course in the Kansas City area. This 6,950 yard par 71 golf property was sculpted by golf course architect Steve Wolfard, and offers a truly unique golfing experience for players of varying skill levels. Every year since 2006, it has been ranked #2 on Golfweek Magazine’s “Best Courses You Can Play in Missouri” list and been bestowed a “4 Stars” ranking by Golf Digest. Shoal Creek has hosted the Kansas City Amateur in 2006-2008 and 20102012. It has also hosted US. Amateur Qualifying in 2006 and will again do so in 2012. This extraordinary design features breathtaking elevation changes and expansive landing areas that meander through some of the most picturesque terrain in the Northland.

‘Roos Play Courses All Over the Nation...

Guadalajara, Mexico

The Kangaroos have routinely played a national schedule year-in-and-year-out during Head Coach J.W. VanDenBorn’s tenure in Kansas City. UMKC doesn’t shy away from playing top flight programs, as the squad faces the likes of Big 12, Big Ten and Pac-10 schools on a regular basis. UMKC generally heads out west for one or two tournaments each spring, and the squad has played in 18 different states and in Guadalajara, Mexico, during Coach VanDenBorn’s eight-year run as the head coach of the ‘Roos.

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J.W. Vandenborn Head Coach • UMKC ‘02 • 10th Season

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Former UMKC men’s golf student-athlete J.W. VanDenBorn was named the Director of Golf at his alma mater in June 2007. In this capacity, he oversees both the men’s and women’s golf programs for the Kangaroos. Overall,VanDenBorn has been the head coach for the men’s program for the past 10 seasons. In fourof the past five seasons (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011), VanDenBorn guided the ‘Roos to at least a second place showing at The Summit League Championship with his 2011 squad winning the first tournament title in school history. He has led the ‘Roos to topfour finishes in the league championship tournament seven times. In the 2010-11 season, he led UMKC to its first ever NCAA Regional team appearance, and earned Summit League Coach of the Year honors after leading the ‘Roos to the Summit League title. He coached two second-team All-Summit League picks in Korbin Kuehn and Viktor Mikaelsson as well. The ‘Roos won two tournaments during the season, and placed third or better in seven tournaments. During the 2009-10 season,VanDenBorn coached three student-athletes to individual tournament titles, which were the most individual victories since the 2000-01 season. Senior Brett Iliff won the ReBath Snowman Getaway for his first career victory, Alex Hogben was crowned champion at the Hawkeye-TaylorMade/adidas Invitational in April, where he fired a final round 64, which tied the school record, and Korbin Kuehn claimed the medalist honor at the 2010 Summit League Men’s Golf Championship on the first hole of a sudden victory playoff. Following the win, Kuehn was named The Summit League Championship MVP and Co-Newcomer of the Championship, as well as being named to the all-Tournament team. Kuehn also advanced to participate in the NCAA Regional Championship in Atlanta, becoming just the second ‘Roo golfer to compete in the NCAA Championship. Kuehn was the second UMKC student-athlete to win the individual league tournament title under VanDenBorn’s tutelage. Stephen Clark was the first student-athlete to win the Mid-Con Championship in 2006, as he earned medalist honors with a twounder par 214. Subsequently, Clark also was the first UMKC men’s golfer to earn Mid-Con Player of

During his tenure in Kansas City,VanDenBorn has coached a student-athlete to first team all-league honors in each of his seven seasons at the helm of the program. In five of his seven seasons, he had multiple student-athletes recognized, which included two first team and one second team honoree in 2010. During the 2005 campaign,VanDenBorn guided Brian Donnelly to Mid-Con Tri-Newcomer of the Year honors. VanDenBorn has also coached the team to the top single round performances in school history. His squad posted single round records of 280 in a pair of rounds as the 2004 SEMO/Harris Invitational, where they finished with a 54-hole tournament record of 848. During that same event, he led Alan Johnson to a school record 54-hole total of 203 and the top single round performance (64) in school history.

as one of UMKC’s top players. He led the Kangaroos in four tournaments and was named Mid-Con Golfer of the Week (11-1-01) after finishing sixth with a two-over par score of 218 at the SMS Pepsi Challenge. Before transferring to UMKC,VanDenBorn was the NJCAA Region III champion in 2000, while playing for Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC). He captured the Jayhawk Conference individual championship and was an all-conference pick in 2000, which led to him being named the KCKCC Male Athlete of the Year. Academically,VanDenBorn earned Verizon Academic All-District honors and Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar accolades. He also was the recipient of UMKC’s Stan Durwood Award, which is given annually to the UMKC student-athlete with the highest grade point average with a minimum of 100 hours passed.

Off the course and on the recruiting trail,VanDenBorn has enjoyed a tremendous amount of success as well. Two of his recruiting classes were ranked among the top-25 in the country according to GolfStat. VanDenBorn’s recruiting efforts have produced some of the top players in UMKC men’s golf history, as Alex Hogben, Stephen Clark, Michael Schnegelberger and Brett Iliff all closed out their careers among the top-six in career scoring averages.

As a prep,VanDenBorn was a four-year football, golf and basketball letterwinner at Henryetta (Okla.) High School.

In the classroom,VanDenBorn has had 26 players named to the Academic all-League team and 18 to the Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence. He also coached Michael Schnegelberger to Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar honors in both 2008 and 2009.

He and his wife, Stephanie, were married in June 2008, and they reside in Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Prior to becoming the head coach,VanDenBorn spent two seasons as a player and another campaign as an assistant coach for the Kangaroos under former coach Bill Ross. He was officially introduced as the head coach for the program on July 1, 2003. As a student-athlete,VanDenBorn was a two-year letterwinner for the Kangaroos. As a senior co-captain in 2001-02,VanDenBorn recorded a 75.4 stroke average in 25.5 rounds and was twice named Mid-Continent Conference Golfer of the Week. He captured individual medalist honors by winning the Southeast Missouri State Invitational, where he matched the then school record with a five-under par 66 in the opening round of the event. As a junior in 2000-01,VanDenBorn quickly established himself

VanDenBorn earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from UMKC in 2002. He then received his master’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing and management from UMKC in May 2009.

HONORS UNDER VANDENBORN Summit League Tournament MVP 2010 Korbin Kuehn League Player of the Year 2006 Stephen Clark Summit League Newcomer of the Year 2005 Brian Donnelly (tri-Newcomer) 2010 Korbin Kuehn (co-Newcomer) Summit League Newcomer of the Tournament 2011 Cole Chelle Summit League All-Tournament Team 2010 Korbin Kuehn 2011 Viktor Mikaelsson, Will Robson First Team all-League 2004 Alan Johnson 2005 Alan Johnson 2006 Stephen Clark 2007 Stephen Clark 2008 Brett Iliff 2009 Michael Schnegelberger 2010 Alex Hogben, Viktor Mikaelsson 2012 Korbin Kuehn Second Team all-League 2004 Tim Helm 2007 Michael Schnegelberger 2008 Alex Hogben 2009 Alex Hogben, Josh Taylor 2010 Will Robson

2011 Korbin Kuehn, Viktor Mikaelsson 2012 Cole Chelle Cleveland Golf/Srixon all-America Scholar 2008 Michael Schnegelberger 2009 Michael Schnegelberger Academic All-League Alex Carper, 2007 Cole Chelle, 2011 Stephen Clark, 2006, 2008 Martin Fernandez, 2005 Jack Fiscus, 2011 Trevor Hampton, 2008 Jens Harr, 2009, 2010*, 2011* Tim Helm, 2004 Alex Hogben, 2008, 2010 Korbin Kuehn, 2010, 2011 Brett Iliff, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 Trevor Johanson, 2011 Alan Johnson, 2007 Viktor Mikaelsson, 2010, 2011 Jordan Miller, 2007, 2008, 2009 Kyle Mossfeldt, 2007, 2008 Will Robson, 2009, 2010*, 2011* Michael Schnegelberger, 2007, 2008, 2009 Jeff Stoppel, 2005 Scott Swainston, 2008, 2009 Josh Taylor, 2008, 2009, 2011 Park Ulrich, 2010*, 2011* Franco Valencia-Zapata, 2011 * - Distinguished Scholar

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PLAYER PROFILES

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Korbin Kuehn

Senior • 6-1 •Overland Park, Kan. • Blue Valley West Career Stats YEAR 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 TOTALS

Fall 2012 -- Averaged a 71.50 over 12 rounds with a low round of 68 at the Mark Simpson Invitational...named Summit League Golfer of the Month on Oct. 3... finished with seven rounds at or below par, three top-10’s and four top-20’s... 209 at the Mark Simpson Invitational is tied for the sixth lowest score in school history... current 71.50 average ranks first all-time in a season in school history... helped the ‘Roos to the tournament title at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate, the first team title since the ReBath Snowman Getaway in 2012 and the first Bill Ross Intercollegiate title since 2005... helped ‘Roos to fourth (280) and eighth (282) lowest rounds in school history at the Mark Simpson Invitational...tied for 14th at the Golfweek Program Challenge (71-71-75=217)... tied for fifth at the Mark Simpson Invitational (6870-71=209)... finished ninth at the Jim Rivers Intercollegiate (70-73-73=216)... placed fourth at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate (70-73-73=216). 2011-12 -- A first-team All-Summit League pick after ranking second in the conference with a 72.72 scoring average... The season average ranks second all-time at UMKC for a single season... He led the team with 15 rounds at or below par, including four top-10 finishes and a tournament title... He was named the Summit League Golfer of the Week on four different occasions, more than any other player in the conference... He was eighth at the Kansas Invitational after shooting a three-round total of 219... He took first at the Jackrabbit Invitational on Mar. 12-13 with a 205, tying the school record for a three-round score and scoring the season-low round with a 66 on the final day... Finished 10th at the Ole Miss Bancorp South Intercollegiate with a two-round total of 142... Tallied a third place finish two weeks later at the Iowa Hawkeye Invitational, shooting a 209... Also had two other top-20 finishes at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate and the Summit League Championships... He ended the season with a

Rds. 31 34 32 12 109

Strokes 2346 2544 2327 858 8075

Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s 75.68 69 2 3 74.82 67 7 8 72.72 66 4 6 71.50 68 3 4 74.08 66 16 21

career average of 74.40 in 97 rounds played... Earned Academic All-League, Distinguished Scholar, and Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence for his work in the classroom. 2010-11 -- A second-team All-Summit League selection, garnering a 74.82 stroke average... He had a team-best 14 rounds at or below par, and seven top-10 finishes... His best finish came at the Kansas Invitational, taking third place with a 215 (71-72-71)... Kuehn tallied his lowest ever round at the Jackrabbit Invitational on March 14-15 with a 67... It was also his best ever three round score at 208 (72-67-69), and the secondbest in school history... His career 75.23 scoring average sits in fifth all-time at UMKC going into the 2011-12 season. Roo Item -- Became just the second golfer in UMKC history to claim the medalist honor at The Summit League Championship... also was just the second Kangaroo to compete in the NCAA Regional Championship. 2009-10 -- NCAA Regional participant, just the second NCAA individual qualifier in UMKC history... named The Summit League Championship MVP and Co-Summit League Newcomer of the Championship after winning the medalist honor at the 2010 Summit League Men’s Golf Championship... won the tournament via sudden victory in a first hole playoff with Oral Roberts’ David Holtgrewe... carded a 54-hole total of 216 (69-74-73) during the Championship, which led to him being named to The Summit League Championship all-Tournament team... his first round 69 was a career-low and the low round of the Championship... tied for 45th at the NCAA Southeast Regional Championship in Alpharetta, Ga., with a 220 (78-7072)... finished with a 75.68 scoring average over 31 rounds... tallied two top-10 and four top-20 finishes on the year... tied for 10th place in his second collegiate tournament at the Kansas

Invitational, carding a 221 (76-70-75)... carded a 222 (72-73-77) to pace the team and tie for 11th at the Jackrabbit Invitational... fired a 228 (73-80-75) to tie for 26th at the Diet Pepsi Shocker Classic... tied for 35th place at the Hawkeye - TaylorMade/adidas Invitational with a 54-hole total of 227 (77-76-74)... finished in a tie for 39th place at the D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate with a 230 (76-76-78)... tied for 42nd place at the Pat Hicks Thunderbird Invitational with a 153 (77-76)... finished with a 224 (72-7478) to tie for 50th place at the Arkansas State Red Wolves Classic... tied for 51st in his collegiate debut at the Jim Colbert Intercollegiate with a 168 (83-85)... tied for 52nd place at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate with a 237 (81-81-75)... named to The Summit League Winter/Spring Academic all-League team. High School -- Two-time First Team all-Sun selection... First team Kansas City all-Metro and First Team All-Star Johnson County as a junior when he won the 6A Regional Championship with a score of 67... also received Second Team All-Star Johnson County and honorable mention all-Metro honors as a senior... received honorable mention all-conference honors as a sophomore... led team two three straight EKL League titles from 2006-08... team placed in the top-three at state all four years... was the runner-up in Class 6A in 2007 and 2008... claimed the 5A state title in 2006 after finishing third in 2005 during his freshman season... posted a 73.22 scoring average with four wins as a junior... posted a low round of 67 (-4)... named to the honor roll all four years... high school coach was Kevin Bandy. Personal -- Born on May 21, 1990, in Overland Park, Kan... son of Kris and Kim Kuehn... has two younger sisters, Kailee and Kelsey... majoring in business.

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Viktor Mikaelsson Senior • 5-9 • Ystad, Sweden • Osterportskolan Career Stats YEAR Rds. Strokes Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s 09-10 34 2539 74.68 70 4 8 10-11 34 2525 74.26 67 3 4 11-12 32 2415 75.47 70 0 2 12-13 9 670 74.44 72 1 1 TOTALS 109 8149 74.76 67 8 15

Fall 2012 -- Averaged a 74.44 over nine rounds with a low round of 72 at the Mark Simpson Invitational... recorded a top-10 finish at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate, tying for 10th (73-73-73=219)... shot one round at par... helped ‘Roos to fourth (280) and eighth (282) lowest rounds in school history at the Mark Simpson Invitational... finished tied for 49th at the Golfweek Program Challenge (74-79-77=230) and tied for 47th at the Mark Simpson Invitational (76-73-72=221). 2011-12 -- Started all 11 tournaments and posted a 75.47 stroke average... Tallied two top-20 performances and five rounds at or below par... Started the spring portion of the season strong, tallying a 15th place finish at the ReBath WSU Snowman Getaway with a 222 (7775-70), helping the ‘Roos take the title... The round of 70 was his season low, also shooting that number at the Jackrabbit Invitational (Mar. 12-13), leading to an 11th place finish as an individual with a 216 (74-72-70)... Finished the season with a 74.79 career average... Earned Academic All-League, Distinguished Scholar, and Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence for his work in the classroom. 2010-11 -- A second-team All-Summit League selection, he also earned All-Summit League Tournament Team recognition after placing in the top five at the championships... Led the ‘Roos with a 74.26 scoring average to rank 10th all-

time at UMKC... He had 10 rounds at or below par, and three top-10 finishes (Bill Ross Intercollegiate, Washington State Snowman Getaway and Summit League Championships)... His 214 at the Championships was his career best (74-72-68)... Played in all 34 rounds on the season, and carded a 67 at the Jackrabbit Invitational for his career-low score, and tied for sixth lowest in school history. 2009-10 -- First team all-Summit League selection... posted a 74.68 scoring average over 34 rounds, which was the second best mark on the squad... one of four players to compete in every tournament... finished the year with four top-10 and eight top-20 finishes... posted six rounds at or below par on the season... placed fifth overall at the Pat Hicks Thunderbird Invitational with a 143 (73-70)... carded a 224 (78-73-73) to place 10th at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate... tied for 10th place in his first collegiate tournament at the Fairway Club Invitational, finishing with a 217 (72-73-72)... also tied for 10th place at the D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate with a 222 (76-72-74)... fired a 223 (75-76-72) to tie for 14th at the Jackrabbit Invitational... finished in a tie for 16th place at the 2010 Summit League Men’s Golf Championship with a 227 (75-76-76)... posted a 217 (75-70-72) to tie for 19th at the Arkansas State Red Wolves Classic... tied for 20th at the ReBath Snowman Getaway with a 226 (76-76-74)... finished in a tie for 26th place at the Diet Pepsi Shocker Classic with a 228 (76-77-

75) and at the Hawkeye - TaylorMade/ adidas Invitational with a 225 (74-77-74)... placed 28th at the Jim Colbert Intercollegiate with a 155 (76-79)... tied for 47th at the Kansas Invitational with a 232 (7776-79)... UMKC Scholar Athlete... named to The Summit League Winter/Spring Academic all-League team. Prep -- Won the Swedish Regionals three times from 2006-08... finished ninth in the SAS Masters on the Swedish Tour, while competing as an amateur... member of the Swedish National Team in 2008... tallied eight top-10 finishes from 2007-09 on the Swedish Skandia Tour, including victories in 2007 Stroke & Match Play Championships... won the Order of Merit for Skandia Tour in 2007... fell in the semifinals of 2009 Swedish Match Play Championship... played on club team that has claimed the Swedish Team Championship in 2009 after finishing as the runner-up in 2008... posted a 75.5 scoring average over 35 rounds in 2007 with a low round of 67; had a 74.1 scoring average over 30 rounds in 2008 with a low round of 67; had a 74.5 scoring clip over 28 rounds in 2008 with a low round of 70... club coach was Jonas Edlund. Personal -- Born on Jan. 27, 1990, in Stockholm, Sweden... son of Per and Lena Mikaelsson... has one older sister, Sara... majoring in business.

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Park Ulrich

Senior • 5-6 • Overland Park, Kan. • Blue Valley Career Stats YEAR 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 TOTALS

Fall 2012 -- Averaged a 73.67 over three rounds with a low round of 72 at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate... recorded one round at par... helped the ‘Roos to the tournament title at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate, the first team title since the ReBath Snowman Getaway in 2012 and the first Bill Ross Intercollegiate title since 2005... recorded one top-20 result, finishing tied for 16th at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate (74-7275=221). 2011-12 -- Competed in two tournaments, starting both and posting a 75.50 stroke average... His low round of 73 came at the season-opening Golfweek Program Championship in Pawley’s Island, S.C., where he took 56th... Finished 23rd at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate at home in the fall, tallying a 226 (75-75-76)... Earned Academic All-League, Distinguished Scholar, and Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence

Rds. 6 - 6 3 15

Strokes 465 - 453 221 1139

Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s 77.50 73 - - - - 75.50 73 - 73.67 72 - 1 75.93 72 - 1

for his work in the classroom. 2010-11 -- Did not compete in any tournaments. 2009-10 -- Posted a 77.50 scoring average over six rounds... tied for 27th place in his UMKC debut at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate with a 54-hole total of 229 (7680-73)... the 73 was a career-low round... tied for 57th place at the ReBath Snowman Getaway with a 236 (76-82-78)... co-recipient of UMKC’s David B. Milner Award, which is given annually to a student-athlete, who through persistence and determination has been an inspiration to others... UMKC Scholar Athlete... named a Distinguished Scholar and to The Summit League Winter/Spring Academic all-League team. High School -- Won the KJGA Sectional with an eight under 64 during his junior season... posted seven consecutive rounds under

par... also claimed the Big T State Tournament and finished 19th at the national event... additionally, he tied for 19th at the Kansas City Amateur and was a part of the Kansas Cup Team... posted a 74.5 scoring average as a junior with a low round of 70... medaled at the state meet as a senior despite missing a majority of the season due to illness... helped the team to the 5A State title as a freshman, where the team won the tournament by 13 strokes... also was an EKL all-conference selection as a freshman... member of the Principal’s Honor Roll and was an EKL Scholar Athlete all four years... high school coaches were Steve Rampus and Andy Milikan. Personal -- Born in Seoul, South Korea... son of Mitchell and Suzanne Ulrich... finished high school with a 3.989 grade point average... majoring in business.

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Cole Chelle

Junior • 5-11 • Edmonton, Canada • Harry Ainlay Career Stats YEAR 10-11 11-12 12-13 TOTALS

Fall 2012 -- Averaging a 75.42 over 12 rounds with a low round of 72... recorded one round at par... helped the ‘Roos to the tournament title at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate, the first team title since the ReBath Snowman Getaway in 2012 and the first Bill Ross Intercollegiate title since 2005... helped ‘Roos to fourth (280) and eighth (282) lowest rounds in school history at the Mark Simpson Invitational... finished tied for 44th at the Golfweek Program Challenge (74-76-77=227), tied for 67th at the mark Simpson Invitational (7276-78=226), tied for 42nd at the Jim Rivers Intercollegiate (78-7576=229) and tied for 21st at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate (74-7376=223). 2011-12 -- A second-team AllSummit League selection, he boasted a 74.22 stroke average to rank second on the team and eighth in the conference... He was second on the team with three top-10 finishes and nine rounds

Rds. 34 32 12 78

Strokes 2551 2375 905 5831

Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s 75.03 70 3 5 74.22 68 3 3 75.42 72 - 74.76 68 6 8

at or below par... He tied for fifth at the Kansas Invitational with a 216 (68-73-75), helping the ‘Roos to the tournament title... His 68 in the opening round of that tournament was a career-best... He also helped the ‘Roos win the ReBath WSU Snowman Getaway in the spring opener with a 10th place finish at 219 (72-77-70)... Followed that with a seventh place mark at the Jackrabbit Invitational in Primm, Nev. with a score of 214 (74-71-69), while the team finished second... Ended the season with a career average of 74.64... Earned Academic All-League, Distinguished Scholar, and Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence for his work in the classroom. 2010-11 -- Named the Summit League Newcomer of the Championships as a freshman... had three top-10 finishes, at the Fairway Club Invitational, the Bill Ross Intercollegiate, and the Summit League Championships... Also tallied nine rounds at or below

par on the season, with a low round of 70... Best finish was a tie for eighth, in both the Fairway and Bill Ross Tournaments. High School -- Member of Team Alberta in the 2009 Canada Games... placed ninth at the Games with a 72-hole total of 299 (70-76-78-75)... also competed for the team at the Junior America’s Cup in both 2008 and 2009, where he ranked fourth in the Alberta Junior Order of Merit in 2009... won the 2008 Alberta Provincial High School Championship with a 139 (71-68)... was the runner-up at the 2009 RCGA Future Links... tied for sixth at the 2009 Alberta Men’s Amateur Championship with a 285 (72-69-72-72) and tied for 22nd at the 2009 Canadian Junior Boys Championship with a 300 (71-78-76-75). Personal -- Born on Oct. 8, 1992... son of Brent and Debbie Chelle... majoring in engineering.

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Jack Fiscus

Junior • 6-0 • Tulsa, Okla. • Bixby Career Stats YEAR 10-11 11-12 12-13 TOTALS

Fall 2012 -- Averaged 74.00 over six rounds with a low of 69 at the Jim Rivers Intercollegiate... shot two rounds at or below par... recorded two top-21 finishes, tied for 18th at the Jim Rivers Intercollegiate (74-69-78=221) and tied for 21st at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate (76-71-76=223). 2011-12 -- Finished fourth on the squad with a 75.27 stroke average, playing in 9-of-11 tournaments on the year... His averaged ranked 25th in the conference... He was in the starting lineup four times, including the last three tournaments of the season... Finished with two top-10’s and four rounds at or below par... He took seventh at the Jackrabbit Invitational (Mar. 12-13) with a career-best 214 (71-72-71), competing as an individual... Had his career-best finish at fourth place in the UALR First Tee Intercollegiate (Mar. 26-27) with a 222 (73-76-73), competing as an individual... Tallied his season-low round at the Ole

Rds. 33 26 6 65

Strokes 2508 1957 444 4909

Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s 76.00 70 2 2 75.27 70 2 2 74.00 69 - 1 75.52 69 4 5

Miss Bancorp South Intercollegiate with a 70... Earned Academic AllLeague, Distinguished Scholar, and Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence for his work in the classroom. 2010-11 -- Spent the entire season in the starting lineup, posting a 76.00 stroke average... He had two top 10 finishes in the Jim Colbert Intercollegiate and the Branson Creek Invitational... Top finish was fifth at Branson Creek, and his top round was a 70... Played 33 competitive rounds on the season. High School -- Three-time allconference and all-district selection... was an all-state and a Tulsa World First Team all-Metro honoree as a senior after placing eighth place individually at the state tournament... was a Tulsa World Second Team all-Metro honoree as a junior... posted a 75.0 scoring average as a senior and a 76.0 mark as a junior... helped BHS to a runner-up state finish as a

junior, a fourth place showing as a sophomore and a fifth place finish as a freshman... team claimed the regional title as a sophomore, while finishing as the runner-up in 2007 and 2009... posted two top25 finishes in AJCA events and six top-five showings (two victories) in OJGT events... was a three-year letterwinner in football, where he was an all-district kicker as a senior... helped BHS to a pair of state runner-up finishes... kicked a long field goal of 47 yards... was Validictorian of graduating class... also was the Vice President of Student Council and a member of the National Honor Society... high school coach was Steve Owens. Personal -- Born on Dec. 24, 1991... son of Martin and Libby Fiscus... has two older sisters, Claire and Sarah... cousin, Jason Fiscus, played collegiate golf at Stephen F. Austin... aunt, Bettye Dickey, played basketball at Arkansas... majoring in business.

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Nathan Hughes

Junior • 5-11 • Bartlesville, Okla. • Bartlesville (Oklahoma) Career Stats YEAR 11-12 12-13 TOTALS

Fall 2012 -- Averaged 73.00 over 12 rounds with a low round of 67 at the mark Simpson Invitational... recorded six rounds at even par or below... registered two top-five finishes, fourth at the Mark Simpson Invitational (67-68-73=208) and tied for fifth at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate... current season average ranks fifth in school history. first round 67 and overall 208 at the Mark Simpson tied for sixth and tied for third, respectively... helped the ‘Roos to the tournament title at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate, the first team title since the ReBath Snowman Getaway in 2012 and the first Bill Ross Intercollegiate title since 2005... helped ‘Roos to fourth (280) and eighth (282) lowest rounds in school history at the Mark Simpson Invitational... finished tied for 29th at the golfweek Program Challenge (77-72-72=221) and 45th at the

Rds. 20 12 32

Strokes 1507 876 2383

Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s 75.35 67 1 2 73.00 67 2 2 74.47 67 3 4

Jim Rivers Intercollegiate (79-7477=230). 2011-12 -- Competed in seven tournaments, six as a starter, posting a 75.35 average... Had one top10 finish, and two rounds at or below par... His top performance came in the spring opener at the ReBath WSU Snowman Getaway, taking eighth place overall with a 218 (67-76-75)... His 67 was a career-best and marked the second-lowest score of the season for UMKC... Earned Academic AllLeague and Distinguished Scholar for his work in the classroom. At Oklahoma -- 2010-11 -- Tied for eighth at 89-person U.C. Ferguson Classic in September (lone tournament of the year) with a three-round 204 (-4) ... Shot a 4-under 67 in the third round... 2009-10 -- Redshirted.

High School -- Captured the 2009 Oklahoma 6A state title at Emerald Falls Golf Club in Broken Arrow, Okla. ... Sealed the win in dramatic fashion with a 12-footer for birdie on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff over Texas Tech signee Chandler Rusk ... Won back-to-back Centennial Conference titles (2008 and ‘09) while lettering in golf all four years at Bartlesville HS ... A 2009 all-state selection ... Successfully defended his medalist title at the 2009 PGA Junior Series at Kickingbird after winning the event in 2008 as well ... 2008 Bartlesville city champion ... Won six tournaments for the Bruins ... Qualified for the 2008 Junior World Championship at Torrey Pines and the 2008 Junior PGA Championship at TPC Rivers Bend.

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Antoine Rozner

Freshman • 6-0 • Paris, France • Jean de la FonCareer Stats YEAR 12-13 TOTALS

Rds. 12 12

Strokes 871 871

Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s 72.58 69 2 2 72.58 69 2 2

Fall 2012 -- Averaged a 72.58

lowest rounds in school history

1 French Championship in 2012...

over 12 rounds in his debut

at the Mark Simpson Invitational...

faced Spain in match play event

campaign... shot 10 rounds at or

finished tied for 43rd (73-71-

as part of the Under 18 French

below par, including a low round

76=220) at the Mark Simpson

National Team, recording one win

of 69 at the Bill Ross Intercol-

Invitational and tied for 23rd

and two halves, while participating

legiate... recorded two top five

(72-73-77=222) at the Jim Rivers

in the Boy’s Quadrangular agianst

finishes, including fifth at the

Intercollegiate.

Italy, Scotland and Sweden, reg-

Golfweek Program Challenge

istering three wins and a halve...

(71-71-70-212) and tied for fifth

High School -- Averaged a 74.1

finished 3rd at the 2011 Doral

at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate

with a low round of 64 as a senior

Publix Championship at Doral

(69-71-77=217)... current 72,58

and a 74.9 with a low round of 68

CC (77,68,73), one of the largest

season average ranks third all-

as a junior... fell in the quarterfinals

international junior events in the

time in school history... helped the

of the Under 17 French Champi-

U.S.

‘Roos to the tournament title at

onships as a freshman... recorded

the Bill Ross Intercollegiate, the

two top-five finishes as a sopho-

Personal -- Born Feb. 12, 1993...

first team title since the ReBath

more, three as a junior and seven

son of Claude and Laurence

Snowman Getaway in 2012 and

as a senior... helped team to the

Rozner... has one sibling, Olivier...

the first Bill Ross Intercollegiate

Under 17 French Championhsip

majoring in business.

title since 2005... helped ‘Roos

in 2006 and a runner-up finish in

to fourth (280) and eighth (282)

2009... led team woth the Division

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Cameron Wiltse

Freshman • 5-11 • Lenexa, Kan. • St. Thomas Aquinas Career Stats YEAR 12-13 TOTALS

Fall 2012 -- Averaged a round of 75.33 over three rounds... fired a 226 (75-75-76) to finish in a tie for 35th at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate, his first collegiate event.

High School -- Helped the Saints to Kansas 5A State Boys Golf Tournament Championship as a junior, finishing third as an individual and a second place finish in the tournament as a senior, finishing eighth as an individual with a 77.

Personal --

Rds. 3 3

Strokes 226 226

Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s 75.33 75 - 75.33 75 - -

2013

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2012 REVIEW

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he 2011-12 and fall 2012 season were and up and down for the Kangaroos. The ‘Roos claimed a pair of titles during the year, while Korbin Kuehn and Cole Chelle earned all-league honors. The ‘Roos then closed out the season with a seventh place finish in The Summit League Championships. This fall, the ‘Roos bounced back, taking the team title at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate for the first time since 2005. UMKC Men Take the WSU Snowman Getaway Title The UMKC men’s golf squad opened the spring portion of their season with a bang on Tuesday, winning the 16-team Washington State Snowman Getaway on Tuesday at the par-72 Palm Valley Golf Club in Goodyear, Arizona. The ‘Roos carded a 3-under 285 in the final round to edge Missouri State by a stroke with a final tally of 877 (+13). The win marked the third time in school history that UMKC has won a tournament hosted by a BCS school, with one of the others coming this fall at Kansas. It was also the 14th tournament win in the 18-year Division I history of the program, and the seventh during the nine-year tenure of head coach J.W. VanDenBorn. UMKC led after the first day, fighting through a dust storm in the afternoon round. The ‘Roos shot a 288 (even) in the morning and a 304 (+16) in the tough afternoon conditions. The scoring was low on Tuesday though, with UMKC carding a 285 (-3), and five other schools shooting within four shots of par. Individually, sophomore Nathan Hughes (Bartlesville, Okla.) tied for eighth overall with a two-over 218 (67, 76, 75), while sophomore Cole Chelle (Edmonton, Canada) tallied a 219 (72, 77, 70) to tie for 10th. Junior Viktor Mikaelsson (Ystad, Sweden) was tied for 15th at 222 (77, 75, 70) to round out top-20 performers. The 67 shot by Hughes in the opening round was the lowest for a UMKC golfer this year, and his career-best. UMKC Comes from Nine Back to Win KU Invitational The UMKC men’s golf team dominated the field on Tuesday in the final round of the Kansas Invitational at the par-72 Alvamar Golf Club, posting a four-under 284 on the way to erasing a nine-stroke deficit to claim the tournament title at 874 (+10). It marks the first time that UMKC has ever won a tournament hosted by a school from a major BCS conference. It was also the 13th tournament win in the 18-year Division I history of the program, and the sixth during the nine-year tenure of head coach J.W. VanDenBorn. The ‘Roos final round score of 284 was 10 shots better than the next closest team, Missouri State (294). Overall, UMKC edged Louisiana-Lafayette by two shots in the tournament (876, +12). MSU finished third at 878, Cal State-Fullerton was fourth at 883, and Kansas took fifth at 884. UMKC sat in fifth place, nine shots back of the lead after playing 36 holes on Monday. The Kangaroos carded back-to-back 295 scores in the two rounds (590, +14). Sophomore Cole Chelle shot the low round of day one for UMKC with a 68 in the morning, setting an individual career-best score. The top individual performers were Chelle and senior Will Robson with even-par 216’s to tie for fifth, while junior Korbin Kuehn was tied for eighth overall with a 219 (+3). Junior Viktor Mikaelsson finished tied for 26th (225, +9), while sophomore Nathan Hughes (228, +12) was tied for 34th in his first action as a Kangaroo. Robson had the shot of the tournament on the par-3 15th hole, drilling a hole-in-one in the final round, helping UMKC secure the victory, and his season-low round of 68. Kuehn also fired low on Tuesday, setting his season-best score with a 69. That made three different ‘Roos to shoot sub70 rounds in the tournament. Kuehn Honored Again With Player of the Week Honors UMKC junior Korbin Kuehn was named one of the Summit League Men’s

Golfers of the Week for the fourth time this season after his third place finish at the Iowa Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday and Sunday at Finkbine Golf Course. Kuehn collects his fifth career award after firing a three-round 209 (72-69-68), marking the fourth-lowest 54-hole score in school history. It was his fourth top-10 finish of the season and he now has 13 rounds at or below par on the year. UMKC finished seventh in the tournament featuring four teams ranked in the top-90 in the nation. Kuehn was only topped by a golfer from No. 26 Iowa and No. 61 Iowa State. Two ‘Roo Linksters Claim All-League Honors The Summit League announced its 2011-12 all-league golf teams at the awards banquet Sunday, prior to the start of The Summit League Golf Championships in Primm, Nev. The awards were based on Golfstat rankings heading into the championship tournaments, with four ‘Roos earning all-league honors. On the men’s side, Korbin Kuehn was named a first team selection after being named to the second team a season ago. On the season, the junior ranks second in the league with a 72.83 stroke average and carded a low-round of 66 during his first-place finish at the Jackrabbit Invitational. Cole Chelle, meanwhile, was named to the second team after earning Summit League Newcomer of Championship last season. This season, the sophomore is firing an average round of 74.31, the second lowest on the team, while notching three top-10 finishes this season. Kangaroo Men Improve on Final Day, Finish Seventh The UMKC men’s golf team improved on its rounds from the opening day, but finished the 2012 Summit League Championships in seventh place, carding an 881 (293-298-290, +29) at the par-71 Primm Valley Golf Club Desert Course. The Kangaroos finished a shot ahead of South Dakota, and 16 shots behind fifth place Western Illinois. UMKC tallied an 853 on the same course back in March when it was a par-72, but it just wasn’t in the cards this week. Individually, junior Korbin Kuehn was the only player to post a round in red numbers, tallying a 68 in the finale on Tuesday. He moved up to a tie for 11th place at 215 (71-76-68, +2). No other player finished in the top 20 for the tournament. IUPUI claimed the tournament title over Southern Utah in a playoff, scoring totals of 849 (-3). Kangaroos Win Bill Ross Intercollegiate For First Time Since 2005 The Kansas City men’s golf team claimed the team title at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate at the Milburn Country Club for the first time since 2005, besting 13 other squads, including runner-up North Dakota State. The Kangaroos, who carded a three-round total of 870, the 10th best score in school history, finished two shots better than the Bison, placing three of its golfers in the top-five on the individual leaderboard. Senior Korbin Kuehn led the ‘Roos on the final day of play, firing his second straight 73 on a windy day in Overland Park, Kan., to finish in fourth place at even par, while junior Nathan Hughes and freshman Antoine Rozner finished a stroke behind in a tie for fifth at one-over par. Senior Park Ulrich and junior Cole Chelle, meanwhile ended the event in a tie for 16th and a tie for 21st, respectively. Ulrich ended up at fiveover, while Chelle finished seven-over. Individually for UMKC, senior Viktor Mikaelsson tied for 10th at threeover par, while junior Jack Fiscus tied for 21st at seven-over. Cameron Wiltse, meanwhile, finished his first collegiate event in a tie for 35th at +10 on the scoreboard.

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2011-12 UMKC Men’s Golf Results 2011-12 Stroke Averages Name Rds. Korbin Kuehn 32 Cole Chelle 32 Will Robson 30 Jack Fiscus 26 Nathan Hughes 20 Viktor Mikaelsson 32 Park Ulrich 6 Trevor Johansen 3 Jens Harr 3 Franco Valencia-Zapata * 3 Team 32

Strokes 2327 2375 2252 1957 1507 2415 453 234 239 230 9425

Avg. 72.72 74.22 75.07 75.27 75.35 75.47 75.50 78.00 79.67 76.67 73.63/294.53

Low Rd. 66 68 68 70 67 70 73 75 79 72 278

Top-10’s 4 3 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 11

Top-20’s 6 3 3 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 11

Rds. At Or Below Par 15 9 7 4 2 5 0 0 0 1 8

* No longer on team

Tournament Results FALL RESULTS Golfweek Program Championship Sept. 11-13, 2011 - Pawley’s Island, S.C. True Blue Golf Resort 10th of 12 teams/872 strokes (288-288-296) t17. Will Robson 72-71-70=213 t30. Korbin Kuehn 70-75-72=217 t37. Cole Chelle 72-69-78=219 t54. Viktor Mikaelsson 74-76-76=226 t56. Park Ulrich 74-73-80=227 Kansas Invitational Sept. 19-20, 2011 - Lawrence, Kan. Alvamar Golf Club 1st of 12 teams/874 strokes (295-295-284) t5. Will Robson 75-73-68=216 t8. Korbin Kuehn 74-76-69=219 t5. Cole Chelle 68-73-75=216 t26. Viktor Mikaelsson 78-73-74=225 t34. Nathan Hughes 78-77-73=228 t52. Jack Fiscus (ind) 83-75-76=234 Louisiana Tech Squire Creek Invitational Oct. 3-4, 2011 - Ruston, La. Squire Creek Country Club 10th of 13 teams/903 strokes (298-304-301) t25. Korbin Kuehn 74-76-72=222 t32. Will Robson 77-74-73=224 t45. Jack Fiscus 73-79-76=228 t61. Viktor Mikaelsson 75-75-84=234 69. Cole Chelle 76-82-80=238 Bill Ross Intercollegiate Oct. 17-18, 2011 - Overland Park, Kan. Milburn Country Club 3rd of 11 teams/887 strokes (294-296-297) 4. Will Robson 72-74-70=216 15. Korbin Kuehn 72-74-75=221 t23. Park Ulrich 75-75-76=226 t30. Cole Chelle 75-77-76=228 t33. Viktor Mikaelsson 77-73-79=229 t33. Jack Fiscus (ind) 79-77-73=229

t36. t39. t49. t62.

Franco Valencia (ind) Nathan Hughes (ind) Trevor Johanson (ind) Jens Harr (ind)

77-72-81=230 79-76-76=231 80-79-75=234 80-79-80=239

SPRING RESULTS ReBath WSU Snowman Getaway Feb. 27-28, 2012 - Goodyear, Ariz. Palm Valley Golf Club 1st of 16 teams/877 strokes (288-304-285) t8. Nathan Hughes 67-76-75=218 t10. Cole Chelle 72-77-70=219 t15. Viktor Mikaelsson 77-75-70=222 t29. Will Robson 79-76-70=225 t35. Korbin Kuehn 72-78-76=226 t51. Jack Fiscus (ind) 73-78-79=230 Jackrabbit Invitational Mar. 12-13, 2012 - Primm, Nev. Primm Valley Golf Club - Desert Course 2nd of 15 teams/853 strokes (291-284-278) 1. Korbin Kuehn 68-71-66=205 t7. Cole Chelle 74-71-69=214 t11. Viktor Mikaelsson 74-72-70=216 t18. Nathan Hughes 75-70-73=218 62. Will Robson 76-73-81=230 t7. Jack Fiscus (ind) 71-72-71=214 Bandon Dunes Championships Mar. 16-18, 2012 - Bandon, Ore. Bandon Dunes Resort - Bandon Trails Course 10th of 15 teams/897 strokes (297-295-305) t21. Korbin Kuehn 72-74-75=221 t26. Viktor Mikaelsson 74-72-76=222 t46. Cole Chelle 74-76-77=227 t55. Nathan Hughes 79-74-77=230 t69. Will Robson 77-75-83=235

UALR First Tee Intercollegiate Mar. 26-27, 2012 - Little Rock, Ark. Chenal Country Club - Bear Den Mtn. Course 7th of 16 teams/916 strokes (309-299-308) t24. Cole Chelle 75-75-77=227 t36. Korbin Kuehn 78-73-79=230 t36. Viktor Mikaelsson 77-75-78=230 t41. Nathan Hughes 81-76-74=231 t72. Will Robson 79-78-82=239 t4. Jack Fiscus (ind) 73-76-73=222 Ole Miss Bancorp South Intercollegiate Apr. 2-3, 2012 - Madison, Miss. Reunion Golf and Country Club 8th of 16 teams/580 strokes (293-287) t10. Korbin Kuehn 69-73=142 t32. Cole Chelle 76-70=146 t39. Jack Fiscus 77-70=147 t58. Nathan Hughes 77-74=151 t67. Viktor Mikaelsson 71-82=153 Hawkeye Invitational Apr. 14-15, 2012 - Iowa City, Iowa Finkbine Golf Course 7th of 11 teams/885 strokes (299-289-297) 3. Korbin Kuehn 72-69-68=209 t28. Cole Chelle 74-73-74=221 t51. Jack Fiscus 75-75-80=230 t55. Viktor Mikaelsson 78-72-81=231 t55. Will Robson 78-78-75=231 2012 Summit League Championships Apr. 23-24, 2012 - Primm, Nev. Primm Valley Golf Club - Desert Course 7th of 10 teams/881 strokes (293-298-290) t11. Korbin Kuehn 71-75-68=215 t28. Cole Chelle 71-75-74=220 t36. Will Robson 75-75-73=223 t36. Jack Fiscus 76-72-75=223 43. Viktor Mikaelsson 76-76-75=227

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Team IUPUI Southern Utah Oral Roberts IPFW North Dakota State Western Illinois UMKC South Dakota State Oakland South Dakota

Rd. 1 265 278 285 279 291 285 293 291 296 302

Rd. 2 291 288 287 287 288 292 298 305 292 305

Rd. 3 293 283 279 290 282 288 290 286 295 308

Total 849 -3 849 -3 851 -1 856 +4 861 +9 865 +13 881 +29 882 +30 883 +31 915 +63

2012 Summit League Awards First Team Michael Davan, IUPUI, Sr. David Holtgrewe, Oral Roberts, Jr. Korbin Kuehn, UMKC, Jr. Michael Powell, IUPUI, Sr. Rob van de Vin, IUPUI, So. Second Team Shannon Allen, Oral Roberts, Jr. Hudson Carpenter, South Dakota State, So. Cole Chelle, UMKC, So. Ben Engle, IUPUI, Sr. Jeff Evans, Southern Utah, Sr.

Championship MVP Michael Davan, IUPUI, Sr. Newcomer of the Championship Scott Newell, Oral Roberts Coach of the Year J.W. VanDenBorn, UMKC All-Tournament Team Michael Davan, IUPUI, Sr. Nick Cunningham, Oakland Ben Engle, IUPUI, Sr. Jake Holt, Southern Utah Ben Kilborn, Western Illinois Scott Newell, Oral Roberts

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Honors and Year-by-Year

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ATHLETIC HONORS First Team all-League Year ....Individual .. Place (Strokes) 1996......Robert Russell..........2nd (149) ..............Joe Martaliaro ........ t5th (153) 1997 .....Robert Russell .........2nd (144) 1998 .....Jon Hunt .................... 4th (150) 2001 .....Mike Tanner ............ t4th (230) 2002 .....Chris Ichelson ....... t2nd (214) 2004 .....Alan Johnson ......... t3rd (227) 2005 .....Alan Johnson ........... 5th (223) 2006 .....Stephen Clark ...........1st (214) 2007 .....Stephen Clark ........ t5th (216) 2008......Brett Iliff.................... t4th (218) 2009......Michael Schnegelberger.t4th (215) Selection changed to be based on entire season 2010......Alex Hogben ...............Viktor Mikaelsson 2012......Korbin Kuehn Second Team all-League Year ....Individual .. Place (Strokes) 1995......Eric Reisner ............... 6th (227) 1996 .....Steven Hastert ....... t8th (155) 1999 .....Steven Robertson ... 8th (225) ...............Jon Hunt................... t9th (227) 2000 .....Jon Hunt .................... 7th (221) 2001 .....Matt Willmott ......... t9th (232) 2002 .....Matt Willmott ......... t7th (217) 2003 .....Ryan Alsleben ........ t7th (225) 2003......Tim Helm................t10th (227) 2004 .....Tim Helm ................. t9th (230) 2007 .....Michael Schnegelberger. t9th (219) 2008......Alex Hogben........... t7th (219) 2009......Alex Hogben.............t8th (217 ...............Josh Taylor................10th (218) Selection changed to be based on entire season 2010......Will Robson 2011......Korbin Kuehn ............Viktor Mikaelsson 2012......Cole Chelle League Player of the Week 1999............ Trevor Taylor (3/24) ..................... Tyler Armstrong (4/9) 2002............ Charlie Mahon (10/10) ..................... Matt Willmott (10/17) ..................... J.W. VanDenBorn (10/31) ..................... Matt Willmott (3/20) ..................... J.W. VanDenBorn (3/27) 2003............ Tim Helm (9/18) ..................... Tony Olson (4/2) ..................... Ryan Alsleben (4/16) 2004............ Alan Johnson (3/24) 2005............ Alan Johnson (9/15) 2006............ Stephen Clark (3/1) ..................... Brian Donnelly (3/15) ..................... Stephen Clark (4/26)

2007............ Alex Hogben (10/25) 2008............ Alex Hogben (3/12) ..................... Josh Taylor (4/2) 2009............ Alex Hogben (3/11) 2010............ Brett Iliff (2/24) ..................... Will Robson (4/14) ..................... Alex Hogben (4/21) 2011............ Korbin Kuehn (3/16) .................Jack Fiscus (4/6) 2012............ Korbin Kuehn (3/14) ..................... Korbin Kuehn (3/21) .................Korbin Kuehn (4/4) .................Korbin Kuehn (4/18)

ACADEMIC HONORS

League Player of the Year 2006............ Stephen Clark

Academic all-League 1997............ Justin Allen ..................... Robert Verbeck 1998............ Chris Allen ..................... Rob Verbeck 1999............ Ryan Apgar 2000............ Steven Robertson ..................... Rodney Wray 2001............ Tony Olson 2002............ Joe Anderson ..................... Tony Olson ..................... J.W. VanDenBorn 2003............ Joe Anderson ..................... Sean Dyer ..................... Tony Olson 2004............ Tim Helm 2005............ Martin Fernandez ..................... Jeff Stoppel 2006............ Stephen Clark ..................... Brett Iliff 2007............ Alex Carper ..................... Brett Iliff ..................... Alan Johnson ..................... Jordan Miller ..................... Kyle Mossfeldt ..................... Michael Schnegelberger 2008............ Stephen Clark ..................... Trevor Hampton ..................... Alex Hogben ..................... Jordan Miller ..................... Kyle Mossfeldt ..................... Michael Schnegelberger ..................... Scott Swainston ..................... Josh Taylor 2009............ Jens Harr ..................... Brett Iliff ..................... Jordan Miller ..................... Will Robson ..................... Michael Schnegelberger ..................... Scott Swainston ..................... Josh Taylor 2010............ Jens Harr* ..................... Alex Hogben ..................... Brett Iliff ..................... Korbin Kuehn .................Viktor Mikaelsson

MVP of The Championships 2010............ Korbin Kuehn League Newcomer of the Year (1993-2009) 1996............ Robert Russell 1998............ Jon Hunt 2001............ Mike Tanner (co) 2002............ Chris Ichelson (co) 2003............ Ryan Alsleben 2005............ Brian Donnelly Newcomer of the Championship (2010-Present) 2010............ Korbin Kuehn (co) 2011............ Cole Chelle League Coach of the Year 2011............ J.W. VanDenBorn Individual NCAA Championship Qualifiers 1997............ Robert Russell MC - 154 (77-77) Individual NCAA Regional Qualifiers 1996............ Robert Russell t24th - 220 (75-69-76) 1997............ Robert Russell t11th - 214 (71-73-70) 2010 Korbin Kuehn t45th - 220 (78-70-72) Team NCAA Regional Appearances 2011 NCAA Central - Indiana Regional -13th of 14, 907 (312-300-295, +55) -Will Robson, Cole Chelle, Viktor Mikaelsson, Korbin Kuehn, Jack Fiscus

Cleveland Golf/Srixon all-America Scholar 2002............ J.W. VanDenBorn 2003............ Tony Olson 2008............ Michael Schnegelberger 2009............ Michael Schnegelberger CoSIDA Academic All-District VII First Team 2002............ J.W. VanDenBorn 2003............ Tony Olson

..................... Will Robson* ..................... Park Ulrich* 2011............ Cole Chelle .................Jack Fiscus ..................... Jens Harr* ..................... Trevor Johanson ..................... Korbin Kuehn .................Viktor Mikaelsson ..................... Will Robson* ..................... Josh Taylor ..................... Park Ulrich* ..................... Franco Valencia-Zapata 2012............ Jack Fiscus* ..................... Jens Harr* ..................... Nathan Hughes* ..................... Trevor Johanson* ..................... Korbin Kuehn* .................Viktor Mikaelsson* .................Park Ulrich* * - Distinguished Scholar Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence 2006............ Brian Donnelly ..................... Kyle Mossfeldt 2007............ Stephen Clark ..................... Brett Iliff ..................... Jordan Miller ..................... Kyle Mossfeldt ..................... Michael Schnegelberger 2008............ Stephen Clark ..................... Brett Iliff ..................... Jordan Miller ..................... Kyle Mossfeldt ..................... Michael Schnegelberger ..................... Scott Swainston 2009............ Brett Iliff ..................... Jordan Miller ..................... Michael Schnegelberger ..................... Scott Swainston ..................... Josh Taylor 2010............ Jens Harr ..................... Brett Iliff ..................... Will Robson ..................... Josh Taylor 2011............ Jens Harr ..................... Korbin Kuehn .................Viktor Mikaelsson ..................... Will Robson ..................... Josh Taylor ..................... Park Ulrich 2012............ Cole Chelle .................Jack Fiscus ..................... Jens Harr ..................... Trevor Johanson ..................... Korbin Kuehn .................Viktor Mikaelsson ..................... Will Robson ..................... Park Ulrich

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The Summit League Year-by-Year Review Year ........................ Place ..........................................Strokes 1995 .............................4th (7)................................ 945 (324-302-319) 1996 ............................2nd (7) .........................................612 (301-311) 1997 .............................3rd (6) .........................................612 (305-307) 1998 .............................4th (7) .........................................621 (305-316) 1999 .............................3rd (7) ................................914 (301-298-315) 2000 .............................3rd (8) ................................894 (299-298-297) 2001 .............................4th (7) ................................935 (327-305-303) 2002 ............................2nd (6) ................................874 (284-297-293) 2003 .............................4th (6) ................................907 (298-302-307) 2004 .............................4th (7) ................................924 (305-311-308) 2005 .............................4th (8) ................................907 (302-300-305) 2006 .............................5th (8).................................897 (298-297-302) 2007 .............................4th (7) ................................875 (294-294-287) 2008.......................... 2nd (10)................................ 880 (289-298-293) 2009.......................... 2nd (10).................................869 (281-299-289) 2010.......................... 2nd (10).................................886 (291-300-295) 2011............................1st (10).................................860 (303-280-277) 2012........................... 7th (10).................................881 (293-298-290)

NCAA Tournament Appearance Year-by-Year Review Year ........................ Place ..........................................Strokes 2011............................. 13 (14).................................907 (312-300-295)

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Single Season Scoring Average Leaders (Minimum 12 Rds.)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Name Korbin Kuehn Robert Russell Antoine Rozner Korbin Kuehn Nathan Hughes Robert Russell Alex Hogben Stephen Clark Alex Hogben Stephen Clark

Year 2012-13 1996-97 2012-13 2011-12 2012-13 1995-96 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2005-06

Rds. Strokes 12 858 35 2534 12 871 32 2327 12 876 30 2208 23 1684 22 1624 30 2217 13 962

Avg. 71.50 72.40 72.58 72.72 73.00 73.60 73.65 73.81 73.90 74.00

Career Scoring Average Leaders (Minimum 40 Rds.) Name Robert Russell Alex Hogben Stephen Clark Korbin Kuehn Cole Chelle Viktor Mikaelsson Michael Schnegelberger Jack Fiscus Matt Willmott Brett Iliff Kevin Van Trump Tim Helm Brad Gershon Ryan Alsleben Alan Johnson

Years 1995-97 2006-10 2005-08 2009-p 2010-p 2009-p 2006-09 2010-p 2000-02 2005-10 1987-89 2002-04 2006-08 2002-04 2004-07

Rds. Strokes 65 4742 118 8733 49 3631 109 8075 78 5831 109 8149 72 5397 65 4909 62 4684 130 9841 57 4323 68 5164 41 3114 62 4714 82 6279

Avg. 72.95 74.01 74.10 74.08 74.76 74.76 74.96 75.52 75.54 75.70 75.84 75.94 75.95 76.03 76.57

Team First Place Finishes (Since 1994-95)

1995-96.......................................................................Mark Bender Memorial Tournament .......................................................................................Bradley Fall Golf Classic 1996-97.......................................................................Nation’s Bank Billiken Intercollegiate 2001-02.......................................................................Ironhorse Intercollegiate .......................................................................................SEMO Invitational 2004-05.......................................................................SEMO/Morton B. Harris Invitational 2005-06.......................................................................Bill Ross Intercollegiate 2006-07.......................................................................Missouri Intercollegiate .......................................................................................Kansas City Intercollegiate 2007-08.......................................................................Missouri Intercollegiate 2010-11.......................................................................Fairway Club Invitational (U of Nebraska) .......................................................................................Summit League Championships 2011-12.......................................................................Kansas Invitational .......................................................................................ReBath WSU Snowman Getaway 2012-13.......................................................Bill Ross Intercollegiate

Individual Medalist Honors (Since 1994-95)

1995-96...............Robert Russell............................Mark Bender Memorial Tournament ...............................Robert Russell............................Bradley Fall Golf Classic ...............................Robert Russell............................Drake Relays Golf Classic 1996-97...............Robert Russell............................1996 Union Planters Classic ...............................Robert Russell............................SMS Smitty’s Invitational ...............................Robert Russell............................Nation’s Bank Billiken Intercollegiate ...............................Robert Russell............................Diet Pepsi/Shocker Classic 2000-01...............Matt Willmott.............................Bradley Spring Invitational ...............................Matt Willmott.............................Ironhorse Intercollegiate ...............................J.W. VanDenBorn.......................SEMO Invitational 2002-03...............Tony Olson..................................Morton B. Harris SEMO Four-Ball ...............................Tony Olson..................................Harry Mussato Beau Classic 2003-04...............Alan Johnson.............................Methodist Sportscare/B. Brown Invitational 2004-05...............Alan Johnson.............................SEMO/Morton B. Harris Invitational 2005-06...............Stephen Clark............................Mid-Con Championship 2006-07...............Alex Hogben..............................ORU Shootout 2007-08...............Stephen Clark............................Battle on the Bend Golf Tournament 2009-10...............Brett Iliff.......................................ReBath Snowman Getaway ...............................Alex Hogben..............................Hawkeye - TaylorMade/adidas Invitational ...............................Korbin Kuehn.............................The Summit League Men’s Golf Championship 2010-11...............Korbin Kuehn.............................Jackrabbit Invitational

Team Records

Top-10 Single Round Team Scores 1. 277 Summit League Championships 2. 278 Jackrabbit Invitational 3. 279 Jackrabbit Invitational 4. 280 SEMO/Harris Invitational 280 Summit League Championships 280 Mark Simpson Invitational

4/19/11 3/13/12 3/14/11 9/12/04 4/18/11 4/24/12

7. 8. 10.

281 282 282 283 283 283

The Summit League Champ. SEMO/Harris Invitational Mark Simpson Invitational Kansas City Intercollegiate Hawkeye - Taylor Made/adidas Invitational Jackrabbit Invitational

4/27/09 9/12/04 4/24/12 4/9/07 4/18/10 3/15/11

Top-10 36-Hole Tournament Scores 1. 570 Kansas City Intercollegiate 2. 576 Fairway Club Invitational 3. 580 Ole Miss Bancorp South Intercollegiate 4. 584 Pat Hicks Thunderbird Invitational 5. 592 ASU Red Wolf Intercollegiate 6. 593 Crown Classic 7. 599 EIU Ironhorse Intercollegiate 599 Jim Colbert Intercollegiate 9. 606 Ark. Tech. Burris Inc. Classic 10. 607 Jackson St. Pizza Hut Intercollegiate 607 SEMO/Union Planters Classic

4/9-10/07 9/13-14/10 4/2-3/12 2/8-9/10 4/11-12/11 10/9-10/06 10/15-16/01 9/21/09 3/26-27/01 2/22-23/96 9/9/96

Top-10 54-Hole Tournament Scores 1. 846 Jackrabbit Invitational 2. 848 SEMO/Harris Invitational 3. 853 Jackrabbit Invitational 4. 854 Mark Simpson Invitational 5. 860 Summit League Championships 6. 866 Bill Ross Intercollegiate 7. 867 SEMO/Harris Invitational 8. 868 Washington State Snowman Getaway 9. 869 The Summit League Championship 10. 870 Bill Ross Intercollegiate

3/14-15/11 9/12-13/04 3/12-13/12 9/24-25/12 4/18-19/11 10/2-3/06 9/10-11/02 2/21-22/11 4/27-28/09 10/15-16/12

Individual Records

Top-10 Single Round Individual Scores 1. 64 Alex Hogben Hawkeye-TaylorMade/adidas Invitational 4/18/10 64 Alan Johnson SEMO/Harris Invitational 9/12/04 2. 65 Michael Schnegelberger ASU Red Wolf Classic 4/14/09 3. 66 J.W. VanDenBorn SEMO Classic 3/25/02 66 Tony Olson SEMO Four-Ball 3/31/03 66 Alex Carper Kansas City Intercollegiate 4/10/07 6. 67 Robert Russell Bradley Classic 10/13/96 67 Corne Maritz SEMO/Harris Invitational 9/12/04 67 Jeff Stoppel St. Louis Billiken Invitational 4/11/05 67 Alex Hogben ORU Shootout 9/29/08 67 Korbin Kuehn Jackrabbit Invitational 3/14/11 67 Viktor Mikaelsson Jackrabbit Invitational 3/14/11 67 Will Robson Summit League Champinship 4/18/11 67 Nathan Hughes ReBath WSU Snowman Getaway 2/27/12 67 Nathan Hughes Mark Simpson Invitational 4/24/12 Top-10 36-Hole Tournament Individual Scores 1. 141 Robert Russell SEMO/Union Planters Classic 9/8-9/96 141 Robert Russell Jackson State Pizza Hut Classic 2/16-17/97 3. 142 Korbin Kuehn Mississippi Bancorp South Intercollegiate 4/2-3/12 4. 143 Stephen Clark Anteater Invitational 2/27-28/06 143 Alex Carper Kansas City Intercollegiate 4/10/07 143 Adam Blue Kansas City Intercollegiate 4/10/07 143 Jordan Miller Kansas City Intercollegiate 4/10/07 143 Viktor Mikaelsson Pat Hicks T-bird Invitational 2/8-9/10 143 Will Robson Fairway Club Invitational 9/13-14/10 10. 144 Robert Russell Mid-Con Championship 5/3-4/97 144 Matt Willmont New Orleans Intercollegiate 3/18-19/02 144 Brett Gallinger New Orleans Intercollegiate 3/24/03 144 Cole Chelle Fairway Club Invitational 9/13-14/10 144 Cole Chelle ASU Red Wolf Intercollegiate 4/11-12/11 Top-10 54-Hole Tournament Individual Scores 1. 205 Alan Johnson SEMO/Harris Invitational 9/12/04 205 Korbin Kuehn Jackrabbit Invitational 3/12-13/12 3. 208 Robert Russell Bradley Fall Classic 10/8-9/95 208 Korbin Kuehn Jackrabbit Invitational 3/14-15/11 208 Nathan Hughes Mark Simpson Invitational 9/24-25/12 6. 209 Jeff Stoppel Billiken Invitational 4/11-12/04 209 Alex Hogben Hawkeye-TaylorMade/adidas Invitational 4/17-18/10 209 Will Robson Summit League Championship 4/18-19/11 209 Korbin Kuehn Hawkeye Invitational 4/14-15/12 209 Korbin Kuehn Mark Simpson Invitational 4/24-25/12

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UMKC Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee Inaugural Class - 2008 Former UMKC men’s golfer Robert Russell wrote the UMKC record books during his two year stint in Kansas City. Russell was the first student-athlete to participate in an NCAA Championship event, and he was the first men’s golfer to earn all-America honors in school history. Russell came to UMKC following a two-year stint at Kansas City (Kan.) Community College, where he was the 1995 Junior College National Champion. After moving across the city to UMKC, Russell won a total of seven tournaments, including three straight in the spring of 1997. He was a two-time first team all-Mid-Con selection after tallying a pair of runner-up finishes at the Mid-Con Championship and in 1996, he was selected as the Mid-Con Newcomer of the Year. As a junior, Russell posted a 73.68 scoring average over 30 rounds. He tied for 24th at the NCAA Central Regional Championship, narrowly missing the cut to advance to the national tournament. The following season, Russell advanced to the 1997 NCAA Championship as an individual after tying for 11th at the NCAA Regionals. By making an appearance in the 100th NCAA Championship, Russell became the first Kangaroo to play in a Championship event. He posted a 72.40 scoring average over 35 rounds to finish his career with a 72.95 stroke average in 65 rounds. Russell ended his career by receiving Golf Coaches of Association of America honorable mention all-America honors in 1997. By receiving the nod, he became the first golfer and the second UMKC student-athlete to be recognized as an honorable mention allAmerica selection in the NCAA Division I era, joining volleyball player Catalina Suarez (1989). Only one other UMKC golfer has been awarded all-America honors, as Dan Key earned NAIA all-America accolades in 1986. The Joplin, Mo., native followed his collegiate career with a successful professional career on the Buy.com and Hooters Tours. In 1999, Russell advanced to one of the biggest stages in professional golf, when he qualified and played at the U.S. Open Championship in Pinehurst, N.C. In December 2008, Russell was recognized for his outstanding athletic achievement when he was inducted into the inaugural class of the UMKC Athletics Hall of Fame.

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ABOUT UMKC

The Evolution of the Kangaroo

hen choosing a mascot, the discussion usually starts with three main categories - predatory animals, historical or regional figures, or humans that represent power and strength - and ends with a collection of the usual suspects. Thanks to Walt Disney, The Kansas City Star and the Kansas City Zoo, Kansas City has a very unique mascot, but how exactly does the Kangaroo fit? As it turns out, quite well. In 1936, the issue of a mascot was first brought up by the editors of The University the campus newspaper for Kansas City University. Although there were no organized intercollegiate athletics teams at the time, the newspaper staff felt that KCU’s debate team - and more importantly the school itself - deserved a unique identity. During that same year, the Kansas City Zoo purchased a pair of baby Kangaroos, and The Kansas City Star lit the fire with an article titled “Kangaroo May Go To KCU ... Student Editors Believe University Should Have A Symbol.” Others on campus were not as enthusiastic. The editors of The Crataegus - the University’s yearbook - thought that a Kangaroo was not an appropriate symbol for KCU. A proposed feature page in the 1936-37 yearbook for the Kangaroo emblem was deleted, sparking a tremendous amount of debate. As the debate wore on, interest from the campus community began to wane. It looked as if KCU would not adopt a mascot after all. But in 1937, two events would combine to indelibly link the Kangaroo with the University and give the mascot a name.

The first incarnation of Kasey Kangaroo was inked by Marceline, Mo., native Walt Disney, and featured the KCU mascot alongside a somewhat more famous rodent.

During the student government elections in the spring semester, the CO-OP Party adopted the Kangaroo as its official mascot, naming him Kasey. With a landslide victory in April behind the slogan “Kasey fits KC”, the first part of the foundation was laid. During the same month the first issue of KCU’s humor magazine - The Kangaroo - was published, with a kangaroo gracing the cover. Six months later, a kangaroo made another appearance on the cover of The Kangaroo, and although it wasn’t a solo appearance, it put a quick end to the debate over whether a kangaroo was an appropriate mascot for KCU. Missouri native and famed cartoonist Walt Disney provided the artwork for the cover illustration, which featured Mickey Mouse shaking hands with Kasey Kangaroo. In a matter of a few years, The Kangaroo thrived while The Crataegus floundered, with the latter eventually folding. The Kangaroo became the University’s yearbook and the Kangaroo became the official mascot of Kansas City University. Kasey has undergone several changes over the years, with the most recent metamorphosis led by Kansas City Director of Athletics Tim Hall. With the help of local advertising agency Bernstein-Rein, Kansas City developed a set of new athletics marks in the spring of 2008. After a community vote, the new Kangaroo logo was unveiled in May. With its aggressive snarl, the new Kangaroo capitalizes on Kansas City’s mission to be an outstanding urban university while keeping mindful of the traditions established in 1937.

About UMKC

or 79 years, the University and Kansas City have been partners and neighbors, a relationship that has enhanced the growth of both. A part of Kansas City’s thriving urban core, Kansas City brings together its students and the city it calls home. The University offers an amazing education experience with top-notch faculty and skills that go directly from the classroom to the real world. With 125 academic programs in 13 schools, Kansas City is bound to have the one thing (or more than one thing) you want to continue learning about. Whether you have an idea of what you want to study or not, Kansas City is a great place to explore your potential, putting different classes together to define what you know and who you are.

► Location ► Study What You Want ► Research Right Now ► Internships and Job Opportunities ► Diversity ► First-rate Faculty ► Campus Life ► National Recognition ► Affordability ► Home Away From Home

Why

choose UMKC?

UMKC By The Numbers Enrollment: 13,433 (Fall 2009)

undergraduate graduate & professional students

Enrollment breakdown: 8,015 undergraduate 5,418 graduate & professional students RESIDENTIAL LIFE AT UMKC

Student housing at Kansas City is about more than just offering you a place to eat and sleep - it’s about your total educational experience. Whether it’s continuing a classroom discussion over pizza, or attending a discussion with faculty outside of class, we know that having a home away from home is important. Residence Life offers you a place where you can hang out with friends, learn about others and most importantly, learn about yourself. That’s why all housing is conveniently located on the west side of campus, near the University Center (and cafeteria), Swinney Recreation Center, and within easy walking distance to all other Volker campus buildings. Nearby are the Country Club Plaza and museums, and other local attractions. Downtown Kansas City, Mo., is approximately 10 minutes away by automobile (or bus).

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Enrollment diversity: 78 American Indian/Alaskan native 553 Hispanic 967 Non-resident International 13 Asian/Pacific Islander 1,610 Black, non-Hispanic 1,628 not available 9,315 White Where students come from: 47 states and 67 countries

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Number of international students: 908 (2010 data)

THE NEW STUDENT UNION

Kansas City opened a new 109,000-squarefoot Student Union in August 2010. The new Union offers a bird’s eye view of Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza, a new 329-seat theater, a two-story bookstore, new restaurants (Chick-fil-A Express, Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, SubConnection and Jazzman’s Café & Bakery) and 10,000 square-feet of space dedicated to student organizations. Located near Kansas City’s residential halls at 51st and Cherry Streets, the $38.3 million Student Union features a green roof terrace and wide floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Plaza, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Kansas City’s Stanley H. Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field.

Student Union

Chancellor Leo E. Morton

LEO E. MORTON Chancellor

With a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, a master’s of science degree from MIT and almost 15 years of high-level experience in the corporate world, Leo. E. Morton brings a diverse range of experience and expertise to his role as Kansas City’s chancellor. Leo was named Kansas City’s chancellor on Dec. 15, 2008. Prior to assuming the chancellorship, Leo worked at Aquila Inc., joining the firm in January 1994 as vice president, performance management. He was named senior vice president in 1996 with responsibility for re-engineering, corporate procurement and environmental services. Morton assumed additional duties for the management of human resources in 1997 and information technology in 1998. He was named senior vice KANSAS CITY VISION STATEMENT president and chief administrative officer in 2000 as he also asKansas City will become a model urban research universumed responsibility for additional corporate services. Before sity characterized by signature graduate and professional he joined Aquila, Leo’s management career spanned 41 years programs, a dynamic undergraduate population, a highly in a wide range of engineering and manufacturing positions diverse faculty, staff and student body, and active engagewith AT&T Microelectronics, Bell Laboratories, General Moment with its city and region. tors, Rust Engineering Company and Corning Glass. Morton has been a Kansas City Trustee since 2000 and was in his third year as chairman of the Trustees Board when he stepped down to serve as the university’s interim chancellor. Previously, he was a member on Kansas City’s Center for the City board and chaired the community relations committee of the Trustees.

KANSAS CITY MISSION STATEMENT Kansas City’s mission is to lead in life and health sciences; to deepen and expand strength in the visual and performing arts; to develop a professional workforce and collaborate in urban issues and education; and to create a vibrant learning and campus life experience.

In addition to his day-to-day role as chancellor, Leo is active GOALS in the Kansas City community. He is chairman of the advi- Strengthen resource base and financial capacity sory board of Prep-KC, a major regional youth educational - Strengthen core academic mission development organization. Morton is also co-chair of the Kansas City Area Development Council. In addition, he is on - Increase student success the MRIGlobal, Union Station and Truman Medical Center’s - Improve the racial climate and increase campus diversity Board of Directors, the Economic Development Corporation, Starlight Theatre, Civic Council of Greater Kansas City, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Kansas City Business Leaders for Education, the independent advisory commission on racial profiling for the Overland Park Police Department and the Advisory Committee for the National Association of Corporate Directors, Heartland Chapter.

Morton has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Tuskegee University, and a master’s of science degree in management from MIT.

Director of Athletics Tim Hall

TIM HALL

Director of Athletics

Tim Hall was named the Kansas City Director of Athletics on Feb. 14, 2007. In this role, he serves as a member of the Chancellor’s executive cabinet, and is responsible for leading the strategic direction in growing the university’s intercollegiate athletics program. Since Hall accepted the post in 2007, Kansas City has seen competitive improvement every year. Kansas City has won Summit League Championships in men’s soccer, men’s golf, men’s tennis and softball. This academic year, all four of those Kansas City sports were named favorites to win the Summit League, with three others picked in the top three. The women’s basketball team posted its first 20-win season since 1991-92 and its second ever trip to the Summit League Tournament Championship game. In the fall, the women’s soccer team advanced to the conference tournament for the first time in school history, while setting a school record for wins. Women’s tennis also set a record for wins following last year’s season, and advanced to its first ever Summit League Tournament Final appearance. Kansas City’s athletics department staffing has grown during Hall’s tenure as part of an effort to catch up to other Summit League schools. Those additions have made Kansas City more competitive in recruiting student-athletes, while providing fundraising support for many facility improvements and agreements in each sport. The successes were reinforced by the NCAA in 2009, as Kansas City Athletics received full NCAA certification without condition. The certification showed that the University is operating its athletics program in substantial conformity with operating principles adopted by the NCAA Division I membership and is valid for the next 10 years. Hall led the ‘Roos to their most successful year since 2000 in 2008-09 and the ‘Roos continued excelling in 2009-10. Kansas City claimed a pair of Summit League titles in men’s soccer and men’s tennis, while also earning the runnerup nod in both men’s and women’s golf, which led to a record 2009 finish in the annual Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup. During the 2010 campaign, the men’s tennis team won The Summit League regular season title and the men’s golf program was the league runner-up. This helped the men’s teams finish fourth in the Dr. William Steinbrecher Men’s All Sports Award standings, the best showing since 2001-02. Overall, the ‘Roos moved up to sixth place in the Commissioner’s Cup standings, which was the highest finish since 2006-07. In the classroom, the department posted a grade point average of better than 3.20 this past year. It had a 3.10 cumulative grade point in the spring 2010 semester and eight programs finished with at least a 3.0 GPA. Additionally, Kansas City finished with a 958.7 APR average and the volleyball team received the NCAA public recognition award. Internally, Hall has been hard at work to align the department with peer institutions and the NCAA. He restructured the rules compliance office to be more in line with NCAA rules and the Student-Athlete Support Services Office to better assist and prepare Kangaroo studentathletes. He also continues to work with new Kansas City Chancellor Leo Morton to craft the athletics’ strategic plan in concert with the University’s new strategic goals. From a fund raising standpoint, Kangaroo Athletics have never been better. In 2008, Kansas City received a $5 million pledge from the Stanley H. Durwood Foundation, the largest gift in Athletics’ and the fourth-largest gift in University history. The resulting Stanley H. Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field opened in August 2009 and is among the premier soccer facilities in the Midwest region. Additional facility improvements have included revamped locker rooms and lounges for men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball and the retro-fitting of Old Swinney Gymnasium, which provides the basketball and volleyball programs with a first-class practice facility. The project was funded through $500,000 of private support. Hall also was instrumental in the renovation of the Swinney Recreation Center with the installation of new seatback bleachers and new scoreboards, which enhances the venue for the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball programs. The renovation allows the men’s basketball squad to move its games back on campus full-time for the 2010-11 season. Hall is also in the midst of a partnership with the Kansas City Parks Department to build a sports complex that will house both indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a 200-meter indoor track and a softball field. On an annual basis, the Kangaroo Athletics Scholarship Fund, which was rebranded prior to the 2007-08 school year, has posted three straight years of 50 percent growth, while donor participation is up over 200 percent. He also increased the department’s total sponsorships and gift-in-kind assistance to over $1.5 million and cash and trade sponsorships have increased 265 percent since 2008. Additionally, Hall has increased Kansas City’s external support by 45 percent over fiscal year 2009 from $1.6 to $2.4 million. Hall also has also reconnected with over 200 former ‘Roos with the former student-athlete association. In the community, Hall has been active in an effort to get more community leaders involved in the Athletics Department. Hall restructured the Athletics Foundation Board in 2009 by adding representatives from a number of Kansas City-based businesses such as Cerner, Kansas City Southern Railways, Lathrop Gage LLC, and Mark One Electric. New partnerships have come quickly to Kangaroo Athletics, including television (Niles Media Group) and radio (810 WHB) agreements that ensure a continued presence within the Kansas City region. Renowned local advertising firm Bernstein-Rein produced a redesigned athletics logo and graphics set, while additional contractual agreements have also been signed with adidas, Truman Medical Centers, Pepsi, T-Mobile and JumpTV to better serve the department’s student-athletes. Hall continues to bring leadership to Kansas City and The Summit League. In addition to his role on the Chancellor’s Executive Cabinet, Hall serves on The Summit League Joint Council leadership committee and sits on the league’s men’s basketball scheduling committee and the men’s and women’s soccer coaches committees. Additionally, Hall is also in the second of a three-year term on the NACDA Division 1-AAA Executive Committee and serves on the NCAA volleyball rules committee. Hall came to Kansas City after serving as the Associate Athletics Director for Development at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, from 2003-07. While at KSU, he was a member of the athletics senior administrative staff, working in all phases of departmental management including game and personnel contracts, scheduling, budget, policy and strategic planning. In this role, Hall created and implemented a comprehensive restructuring of the athletic advancement unit, resulting in the creation of the Office of Athletic Advancement. He increased fundraising by more than 33 percent, helped secure the largest gift to date in the history of KSU athletics, a $1.53 million gift for the baseball stadium renovation, and raised more than $16.1 million. Prior to moving back to Ohio, Hall worked at Eastern Kentucky University from 2000-03. Hall began work as the collegiate Director for Development in 2000 before being promoted to the Director of Major Gifts and Special Projects in 2001. In this capacity, he raised over $4.6 million for the university, including $1.3 million for athletics. Hall also served as the Assistant Director of Development at Saint Xavier University in Chicago from September 1999 through October 2000. At Saint Xavier, Hall managed fundraising efforts for a $13 million Athletic and Convention Center. He also managed the President’s Club, and developed and implemented the Cougar Club, an athletics affinity group. Before moving to Chicago, Hall worked at Youngstown State University as an Assistant Director of Athletic Development from 1997-99. In this role, he helped the university complete its successful $26 million capital campaign. Hall also began his collegiate career at YSU, serving in the school’s athletic marketing and promotions office. Hall earned his bachelor’s degree in sports administration from the University of Toledo in 1994. He then received his master’s degree in sports administration from Kent State University in 1998. Hall and his wife, Beth, have four children, Aidan, Aislin, Donovan and Landon, and they reside in Kansas City, Mo.

Senior Administrative Staff Carla Wilson

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Business and Finance/Senior Woman Administrator A 13-year veteran of UMKC Athletics, Wilson is responsible for the human resources and business operations of the department, as well as day-to-day operations in the absence of the Director of Athletics. She is responsible for the preparation and supervision of the budgets for each of UMKC’s 16 sports and nine administrative areas and serves as the sports supervisor for men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track and field & cross country and softball. Wilson is an active member of the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators, the College Athletic Business Management Association and the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association. Wilson is a 2009 NACWAA HERS East graduate, as well as a member of the 2009-10 NCAA Fellows Leadership Development Program class. The 18-month NCAA Fellows Program was developed with the specific goal of enhancing the employment and leadership opportunities for racial/ethnic minorities and women at the senior management level of intercollegiate athletics administration. From 2004-2007, she served on the Division I NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Committee. Wilson earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from UMKC in 1988. She and her husband Kevin reside in Olathe, KS. They have four children - Shae, Tristan, Kevin Jr., and Kylan.

Ursula Gurney

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Academics and Strategic Initiatives/Director of ‘Roo Life Skills

Gurney joined the UMKC Athletics staff in August 2008, following a highly successful six-year tenure at The Ohio State University, where she worked in the Student-Athlete Support Services Office. At UMKC, Gurney is currently overseeing the athletics academic unit with a combined GPA of 3.09, a graduation success rate of 83 percent and a comprehensive academic progress rate of 966, which is the highest in The Summit League. For the Buckeyes, she assisted in the academic support of 949 student-athletes in 36 varsity sports, specializing in preparing football student-athletes to meet educational requirements and traveling with the team to the 2008 BCS National Championship game to monitor academic development. Alongside her work in the athletics department at OSU, she has also served as an undergraduate instructor in the history department and assisted in the organization of several international conferences for the Mershon Center for International Security Studies from 2005-08. Gurney, who swam competitively on the national level in Canada, earned her bachelor of arts degree in history from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 2000. She also earned her master’s degree in history at SFU in 2002 and is a candidate for a doctorate in history from Ohio State. She and her husband reside in Kansas City, Mo.

Josh Snyder

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance and Development Josh Snyder was hired on as the Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance on May 31, 2011. Snyder comes to UMKC from Boise State University, where he served as the Executive Director for NCAA Compliance. Prior to his appointment at Boise State, Snyder spent seven years at Iowa State in several different leadership roles. While at Boise State, Snyder served as a senior staff member for the Compliance Department. He was responsible for all compliance operations and efforts. He began his appointment with the Cyclones in 2003 as the Director of Compliance and moved up the ranks to be named an Assistant Athletics Director in two years. Snyder received a bachelor’s of science in exercise and sports sciences from Iowa State University in 1995. He went on to graduate Cum Laude from Creighton University School of Law in 2001, ranking in the top-15 in his class. Snyder was admitted to practice before all Nebraska state and federal courts. He has served on multiple NAAC Committee’s and presented at several NCAA Regional Rules Seminars. While at Creighton, Snyder received two American Jurisprudence Awards for finishing first in his class in a course, was on the Editorial Staff and was a published author.

Ron Aulet

Associate Athletics Director for Operations/Facilities

Aulet, who began his duties at UMKC in May 2007, oversees game operations for each of UMKC’s 16 intercollegiate sports and serves as point person for construction of new athletic facilities for the Kangaroos. Additionally, he serves as the coordinator for the strength and conditioning departments, and is the sports supervisor for men’s soccer and volleyball. Prior to his tenure at UMKC, he served as equipment manager at the University of Kansas, where he was responsible for maintenance and inventory of all equipment for KU’s Olympic sports programs. He was also the departmental contact for Coca-Cola and served as the chair of the KUAC Staff Advisory Committee during the 2003-04 school year. Aulet received his bachelor of arts degree in management from Hiram College in 1995, earning a master of arts degree with a sports administration concentration from Kent State University in 1999. He and his wife Kerrianne have two daughters - Danielle and Samantha - and reside in Lawrence, Kan.

Jessica Dickson

Associate Athletics Director of External Affairs

Dickson joined UMKC in August 2006 following a successful tenure at Time Warner Cable/Metro Sports, and was named to her current position in July 2007. She oversees all of the marketing, promotions and ticketing efforts for UMKC, also serving as the sport supervisor for women’s soccer. While at TWC, she was responsible for educating Time Warner sales departments nationwide on network programming as well as creating promotional material and advertising packages for TWC’s client networks. Additionally, she coordinated the highly successful www.beepbeep.com, an automotive marketplace website in Kansas City that averaged 30 participating dealerships under her oversight. Dickson has also served in a volunteer capacity for the Kansas City Sports Commission and WIN for KC since 2005. Dickson earned a bachelor of science degree in public relations with a minor in photography from Central Missouri State University in May 2002 and was a four-year letterwinner for the women’s soccer team. She and her husband Ryan reside in Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Athletic Training Staff and Team Doctors

Kansas City Training Staff Shelby Brown Head Athletic Trainer

Ashley Riggs Assistant Athletic Trainer

Shareikka Theus-Downey Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer

Jessica Lloyd Assistant Athletic Trainer

Scott McGinn Assistant Athletic Trainer

Brett Morton Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer

UMKC Sports Medicine Fellowship/Team Doctors

Dr. Russell White Head Sports Medicine Physician

Dr. Russell White received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 1974 and completed a three-year residency in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Missouri Medical Center-Columbia. Today he is Professor of Medicine and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery in the Department of Community and Family Medicine at the UMKC School of Medicine where he is Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program and Medical Director of the Sports Medicine Center.

Dr. Meg Gibson Team Sports Medicine Physician Margaret “Meg” Gibson MD is board certified in family medicine and has a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine. She works at Truman Medical Center Lakewood Hospital. She participated in collegiate athletics at Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her medical training including sports medicine fellowship in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvannia at the Unversity of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She has worked with athletes of all levels, from high school to professional. She spent additional time training in concussion management and is a Certified ImPACT Consultant.

Dr. George Harris Team Sports Medicine Physician

George D. Harris, M.D., M.S., is a Professor and Assistant Dean at UMKC School of Medicine. He is board certified in family medicine and has certificates of added qualifications in both adolescent medicine and sports medicine. He has written widely on a variety of medical topics including areas in Sports Medicine. He is the Associate Director for the UMKC Sports Medicine Fellowship. His experience in the coverage of athletes and sporting events spans over 26 years. He was previously involved in Spring Training for Toronto Blue Jays professional baseball in the early 1990’s

team and continues to provide medical coverage of Division I Collegiate sports teams, presently with UMKC.

Dr. Billy Irons Team Sports Medicine Physician

Dr. Billy Irons attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine and did his residency at Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals. He is on the American Board of Family Medicine as well. He is now at Truman, and came there after 22 years in private practice in rural Oklahoma. During that time he assisted with high school sports. While at Truman he has spent five years in a Family Practice Orthopedic clinic and the last five years he has been involved in the UMKC Sports Medicine Fellowship.

Dr. Saif Usman Intern Sports Medicine physician Dr. Duana Meseyton Intern Sports Medicine physician Dr. Dan Gurley Team Orthopeadic physician

Dr. Dan Gurley attended Texas Christian University and received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He did his residency in Wichita. He was a member of the Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center, in Jackson, Miss. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). Gurley specializes in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy and Orthopedic Surgery; specializing in shoulder, elbow, and knee injuries

Dr. Grant Smith Team Dentist

Dr. D. Grant Smith is a comprehensive family dentist providing cosmetic, restorative and general family dentistry. Dr. Smith graduated from the UMKC School of Dentistry.

Following graduation Dr. Smith decided to complete a Residency program in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at UMKC. Dr. Smith received a Bachelor degree in Biology from Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo. He is a member of the Academy of Sports Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Missouri Dental Association, the Greater Kansas City Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Kansas City University Dental Study Club.

Dr. Andrew Jacobs Sport Psychologist

Dr. Andrew Jacobs is one of the top sport psychology experts in the United States. He works with athletes of all ages from youth athletes to professionals in areas from concentration to motivation, to team building to sportsmanship. His expertise is at helping athletes and coaches reach their peak potential. He became one of the first sport psychologists to work with the U.S. Olympic team, professional teams and a major university in the 1980’s. Since 1992, he has hosted an extremely popular weekly sport psychology radio call-in show. He has produced numerous audio programs on success and visualization and has given over 1000 speeches nationally about mental training and sportsmanship. Dr. Jacobs grew up in Kansas City, received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in 1976 and his doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology: San Diego in 1981, with a specialty in sport psychology and performance enhancement.

Becca McConville Dietician

Rebecca McConville, MS, RD, LD, is the UMKC registered and licensed dietitian. She is a member of the Kansas City Dietetic Association, the American Dietetic Association (ADA), and the ADA’s SCAN (Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition) group. She attended the University of Kansas Medical School and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Missouri. She currently works at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Mo.

Kansas City Head Coaches & the Kangaroo Athletics Scholarship Fund Rick Benben Men’s Soccer

Chris Cissell

Women’s Soccer

Christi Posey Volleyball

Shameika McField

City through the offsetting of expenses such as scholarships, travel, recruiting, and equipment. As costs continue to rise, support for our student-athletes through the KASF becomes more crucial as we continue to build an elite Summit League athletics department. For the 2012-13 academic year, student-athlete scholarship expenses are expected to include: • Tuition (out-of-state): $17,692 • Room and Board: $10,130 • Tuition (in-state): $6,876 • Books and Fees: $1,612

Cross Country/Track & Field

In addition, over the past year it has become extremely difficult for budgets to keep pace with rising travel and food costs. While athletics must be vigilant in cost containment, we must continue to provide for the best possible student-athlete experience. That is where the KASF donors can play such a tremendous role.

Matt Brown

Donors to the KASF enjoy a number of benefits based on their donor level, including Priority Seating, access to the pre-game Kangaroo Club hospitality parties at men’s basketball games, invitations to a number of events, complimentary media guides and gifts, and exclusive opportunities to meet the student-athletes, staff, coaches, and University leadership.

Men’s Basketball

Marsha Frese

Women’s Basketball

Kendell Hale

Men’s & Women’s Tennis

J.W. VanDenBorn Men’s Golf

Brianna Broderick Women’s Golf

Meredith Smith Softball

he Kangaroo Athletics ScholarT ship Fund (KASF) supports the student-athletes of Kansas

For more information on the Kangaroo Athletics Scholarship Fund, please contact 816-235-6018.

Donor Level

Minimum Donation

Benefits

Boxing Roo

$100

Young Alumni

$35

Tax Deduction, Membership Decal, Recognition Opportunities, Priority Status for season tickets and post-season tickets, and invitations to special events

Blue Kangaroo

$250

Gold Kangaroo

$500

Swope Circle $1,000 Captain’s Circle AllAmerican Circle Kangaroo Champions

$1,500

Director’s Circle

$10,000

A special introductory level for recent UMKC grads. If you’ve earned an undergraduate degree from UMKC within the past five years, get all the benefits of the Boxing Roo donor level for a reduced price.

Access for two to the “Kangaroo Club” hospitality room at men’s basketball games plus all above benefits Complimentary men’s and women’s basketball media guides and special UMKC gift plus all above benefits Access for two additional guests in the “Kangaroo Club” hospitality room plus all above benefits Complementary Parking for men’s basketball plus all above benefits

$2,500

Premium UMKC gift, invitation to a special basketball reception plus all above benefits

$5,000

Invitation to the Champions’ Reception with coaches and student-athletes plus all above benefits Annual men’s basketball trip - including team travel and tickets - plus all above benefits

The Former Student-Athlete Association serves a key role in uniting the Kangaroos of past and present. All former Kangaroo student-athletes, coaches, cheerleaders and dance squad members, team managers and trainers and administrators are eligible to participate in the Former Student-Athlete Association. Membership within the Former Student-Athlete Association is free and provides each member with complimentary tickets, emailed updates and newsletters, gifts and, most importantly, the easy ability to reconnect with you former teammates through different reunion events. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the least we can do for all of those who have worn the Blue & Gold and represented the Kangaroos! For details on the Former Student-Athlete Association or to sign up call 816-2356018.

Kansas City Athletic Facilities & Departments Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field

Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field will serve as the official home of the Kangaroos and will provide student-athletes, students and community groups with one of the top soccer facilities in The Summit League and the Midwest. The $9 million addition adds to the growing residential feel of the Kansas City campus. The gift from the Durwood Foundation and its trustees to construct this stadium is another in their long history of supporting a variety of Kansas City initiatives. Durwood will provide seating for 850 fans and a separate addition will host locker rooms, offices and concession areas. Stanley H. Durwood was one of the University’s and the athletic program’s most ardent supporters. His affiliation with Kansas City began when NCAA Division I participation was a pipe dream. Durwood also helped establish an endowed scholarship for Kansas City student-athletes.

Victor F. Swyden Athletics Training Facility

The Victor F. Swyden Athletics Training Facility continues Kansas City’s commitment to the total care of each student-athlete. Under the guidance of Head Athletics Trainer Shelby Brown, the Kansas City Sports Medicine staff prioritizes prevention, treatment and rehabilitiation in working with Kangaroo studentathletes. Built in 1999, the Swyden Athletics Training Facility honors the memory of former Kansas City councilman and longtime Kansas City Athletics supporter Victor F. Swyden, who headed the taskforce that guided the Kangaroos from NAIA to NCAA Division I. A lifetime resident of Kansas City and a graduate of Paseo High School, Swyden was honored in 1993 with the Golden Torch Award, one of the highest honors bestowed by Kansas City upon an individual. In the 2009-10 season, the Kansas City Athletics Department teamed up with the Kansas City School of Medicine Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, under the direction of Dr. Russell D. White. The Fellowship Program provides health care for the studentathletes by staffing the training room 3-4 days per week and will also be available to see student-athletes in need of urgent care. Members of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program will also be present at all major home sporting events and tournaments, in addition to providing assistance with any specific athletic events. Dr. George D. Harris, Dr. Meg Gibson, Dr. Billy Irons and Dr. Russell White all serve the needs of Kansas City student-athletes.

Dr. Dan Gurley, meanwhile, is entering is 10th year as the Kangaroos primary orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Grant Smith serves as the team dentist for the Kangaroos, Dr. Andrew Jacobs serves as the ‘Roos pschologist and Rebecca McConville serves as the dietician.

Kansas City Athletic Facilities & Departments

Swinney Recreation Center The home of Kansas City Athletics, Swinney Recreation Center is also one of the finest fitness centers in all of Kansas City. Created through $14.5 million addition to the old Swinney Gymnasium, the center includes five basketball courts, four racquet ball courts, a 25-meter indoor/ outdoor pool and three exercise rooms - two weight rooms and a cardio room.

The newly renovated competition court serves as the home venue for Kansas City volleyball in the fall, Kansas City women’s basketball and select men’s basketball contests during the winter. It is also the main practice venue for the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams. Kangaroo student-athletes enjoy some of the finest locker room facilities in The Summit League courtesy of a major renovation undertaken prior to the 200708 school year. Along with providing each studentathlete their own individual locker space, the facility also features a player’s lounge that includes leather couches and a big screen television. In addition, the lounge is equipped with a computer workstation with a high-speed internet connection.

Old Swinney Original Old Swinney Gymnasium, affectionately known as “Old Swinney”, which is part of the Swinney Recreation Center received a face lift in the summer of 2010. The renovation transforms the Old Swinney Gymnasium into a modern, collegiate practice facility that will better serve the student body, faculty and staff members and community members, as well as provide outstanding training opportunities for ‘Roo student-athletes. The $500,000 renovation plan calls for new basketball/volleyball court flooring and basketball standards and volleyball nets to be installed in the existing facility. The current skylights in the building will also be altered, which will allow for modified lighting to be put into place. The entire Old Swinney interior will be updated and scoreboards will be installed.

Dutton Brookfield Strength and Conditioning Center The Dutton Brookfield Strength and Conditioning Center at UMKC’s Swinney Recreation Center was officially dedicated on Sept. 22, 2004. Led by Director of Strength, Conditioning and Sports Enhancement Paul Arndorfer, the Brookfield Center is designed to help enhance UMKC student-athletes’ levels of performance while significantly reducing the chances for injuries. The benefit of performing structured strength and power training throughout the entire year will give student-athletes the opportunity to reach new levels of physical development. The center contains free weights, plus platforms, benches and machines and the latest cardiovascular equipment. In the summer of 2006, the area purchased the latest Sports Motion system to give student-athletes the video analysis needed to improve their techniques.

Student-Athlete Support Services Office SASSO OVERVIEW:

Senior Associate Athletics Direc- Learning Services Coordinator tor for Academics and Strategic Initiatives

The Student-Athlete Support Services Office (SASSO) provides a variety of educational support to ensure student-athletes acquire the tools to meet their academic, professional and personal goals. With a six person staff, SASSO integrates its services within the mission of UMKC and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to promote the overall development of the student-athletes. To foster the positive growth of studentathletes, SASSO provides a comprehensive support unit which includes, but is not limited to: academic counseling, academic mentoring, degree and NCAA eligibility monitoring, assessment, tutoring, computer access, academic and individual skill development, individualized study plans, a comprehensive Summer Bridge Program, academic workshops, knowledge of on-campus resources and Life Skill development. SASSO MISSION: The Student-Athlete Support Services Office (SASSO) is committed to providing student-athletes with a well rounded and diverse education. The support unit has been designed to enhance the experience of the student-athlete in the university setting by fostering independence, educational and personal values and leadership skills. The SASSO staff will continue to be innovative in meeting the education, personal and professional needs of our student-athletes while upholding the academic integrity of the university and maintaining compliance with NCAA and UMKC regulations SASSO GOALS: The goals of the Student-Athlete Support Services Office are to: • Maintain the highest level of integrity in our dedication to the acdemic, personal and professional development of student-athletes. • Ensure compliance with NCAA, Summit League, and UMKC academic eligibility requirements, policies and procedures. • Inform student-athletes of the resources available to them on the UMKC campus in order to better assist them in their academic pursuits. • Provide an environment which supports the goal of graduation for all student-athletes. • Develop values which emphasize leadership, accountability, integrity, communication and inter-personal skills. • Enhance the experience of the student-athlete by providing opportunities to be involved in the University, Athletic Department and the greater Kansas City community. • Promote respect for diversity and gender equity. • Encourage the development of well-balanced life styles. • Support student-athlete initiatives through our dedication to Life Skills and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

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ATHLETIC ACADEMIC POINTS OF PRIDE:

The Athletic Department boosted a cumulative GPA of 3.24 for 2011-12, earning the second highest GPA in the Summit League. In 2010-11 the Kangaroos finished a top the Summit League earning a cumulative GPA of 3.22.

15 of 16 teams finished the 2011-12 with a cumulative GPA above 3.0. The top three were Women’s Cross Country at 3.65, Women’s Golf at 3.63 and Men’s Golf at 3.56. Seven teams improved their cumulative team GPA from 2010-11. 141 student-athletes earned Summit League Academic All-League Honors for 2011-12; this number is up from 136 in 2010-11. 63 student-athletes were named Summit League Distinguished Scholars for 2011-12; this number is up from 53 in

2010-11. 97 student-athletes were named to the Summit League Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence, up from the mark of 76 in 2010-11.

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63 student-athletes were awarded the distinction of UMKC Scholar-Athlete for 2011. This distinction is awarded to those with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and higher at the end of each year. Kaelene Curry (Softball) received a NCAA Post Graduate Scholarship, while Megan Ussary (Softball) and Aubrey Frederking (Women’s Cross Country) received UMKC’s Vice Chancellor’s Honor Recipient Award. During the Division I era 7 student-athletes have been named Academic All-

Americans. Most recently, Kaelene Curry (Softball 2008-2012) earned the distinction in 2011 and 2012.

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35 current student-athletes received their degrees from UMKC in 2011-12.

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The Graduation Success Rate (GSR) is 87%, above the 82% Division I average.

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The student-athletes logged hundreds of hours of community service - participating in service with Harvesters, Morning Glory Café, Center Middle School, and Habitat for Humanity.

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For 2012-2015 UMKC Athletics will receive the NCAA CHOICES Grant, a $25,000 grant to fund campus wide alcohol education.

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‘ROO LIFE SKILLS The Roo Life Skills Program is designed to support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for UMKC’s student-athletes, encouraging holistic wellbeing, personal and academic growth, mature decision making skills, and a commitment to the campus and surrounding community. The Life Skills program strives to support student-athlete development in five areas: academics, athletics, personal development, career development and community service. Life Skills Programming: Performance Team - Created to assist in the personal and athletic development of the Kangaroo studentathlete. The education and assistance are supported by a team of athletic trainers, strength and condition-

ing coaches, and life skill coordinators. The Performance Team Programming gives student-athletes and coaches the opportunity to gather information to support a healthy lifestyle and achieve optimum athletic performance. Career Development - SASSO is committed to supporting and encouraging student-athletes at all points in their career development. Partnerships with UMKC’s Career Services and Career Athletes have been developed to best prepare current studentathletes for life after college. Community Service Partnerships - community service is strongly encouraged, and UMKC Athletics feels strongly in the value of giving back to Kansas

City and the UMKC campus. SASSO has formed several partnerships in the community and encourages teams and individuals to get involved. Student-Athlete Advisory Committee - UMKC’s SAAC representatives serve as leaders within the athletic department, and on campus. The group of 27 representatives meets monthly to encourage team, department and school unity, while promoting excellence and a commitment to community and campus service. SAAC addresses issues affecting student-athletes, while also serving as a vehicle of communication among student-athletes, coaches and athletic administrators.

STUDENT-ATHLETES IN THE COMMUNITY The UMKC Athletics Department takes great pride in giving back to its neighbors and friends. During the 2011-12 school year, the Kangaroos outdid themselves by hosting and participating in a plethora of successful events. Service projects included: UMKC Campus Move-In Day Department of Athletics Orientation Day UMKC Women’s Center Walk-A-Mile in Her Shoes Thanksgiving Can Collection for Harvesters Call-A-Thon UMKC Winter Warm-Up UMKC Career Services Etiquette Dinner Relay for Life UMKC Career Services Mock Interviews

Blue and Gold Games ‘Roo Life Skills Challenge Toys for Tots Toy Collection First Downs for Down Syndrome Go Red With the ROOS & the American Heart Association Summit League Food Fight for Harvesters Samaritans Feet Shoe Collection Kansas City Head Start Book Drive Girls Scouts Fitness Day

Boy Scouts Fill It Up Campaign WBCA Pink Zone Sports Day at Spectrum Station UMKC’s Hispanic Youth Day Animal Haven Center Middle School Special Olympics Habitat for Humanity Morning Glory Cafe

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Kansas City

Cowtown Shmowtown

Although Kansas City’s reputation outside the Midwest may be that of an agricultural cowtown, its residents know the truth. UMKC is in the middle of it all, with history, culture and entertainment options on all sides and within just a short walk or drive. Here’s just a few of the options that students at UMKC have at their disposal. The Legends at Village West boasts 1.1 million square feet of retail space and is home to more than 100 shops and restaurants. This northern shopping mecca is also located by the Kansas Speedway and Community America Ballpark. The Kansas Speedway hosts major league racing events like NASCAR’s Nextel and Busch series and Indy Racing League. Community America Ballpark is home to the Kansas City T-Bones and serves as the temporary site for the Kansas City Wizards. The Wizards are currently constructing a new $160 million state-of-the-art stadium at Legends.

Located within a short walk from the Volker Campus, The NelsonAtkins Museum of Art includes works of art from some of the great masters. The lawn of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art resembles a badminton court with 18-ft.-tall sculptures, titled “Shuttlecocks.”

The Country Club Plaza offers 14 blocks of shopping amid beautiful Spanish architecture, fountains and statues. More than 80 miles of lights outline every building, dome and tower on the Country Club Plaza each holiday season. The Plaza is within a short walking distance from the Volker Campus. Kansas City is known as the City of Fountains with more than 200 fountains on the Plaza and in downtown KC.

Kansas City The $850 million Power & Light District is the largest new development project in the Midwest. Just steps from the Convention Center and a short drive from the Volker Campus, the Power & Light District features eight blocks of dining, nightlife and entertainment venues. Located next to the Power & Light District, the Sprint Center opened in downtown Kansas City in October 2007. The Sprint Center is a state-of-the-art, 18,500-seat arena offering marquee concerts and sporting events. Located in the Sprint Center, the College Basketball Experience celebrates college basketball by placing visitors in electrifying, game-like situations. Home to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame as well, UMKC had the honor of opening the CBE and held its first practice of the 2007-08 season.

Municipal Auditorium has hosted more NCAA Tournament games and more Final Fours than any other venue in the country. The UMKC men’s and women’s basketball teams will also play a doubleheader at this historical venue during the 2010-11 season.

Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs, seats more than 79,000 on game day. The Kansas City Royals play in Kauffman Stadium, which just wrapped up a $250 million renovation. Kauffman Stadium’s unique features include a 322-foot-wide water spectacular. The water spectacular is the largest privately funded fountain in the world. Both teams play at the Truman Sports Complex.

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum chronicles the history and heroes of the Negro Leagues from their founding after the Civil War to their demise in the 1960s. The first professional Negro Leagues were founded in Kansas City in 1920, just two blocks from the museum.

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