Kansas City Women's Basketball Faces Arkansas at Bud Walton Arena

The Kansas City women’s basketball team travels to Fayetteville on Monday evening for a non-conference showdown against Arkansas at 6:30 p.m. CT.

Bud Walton Arena will host the matchup as the Roos attempt to maintain their undefeated start to the season.

According to kcroos.com, Kansas City enters the contest with a 2-0 record. The team secured early season victories over Baker and Wichita State to build momentum heading into this SEC matchup.

This game tests the Roos' roster depth. While the team has found success early, the jump in competition level against a program like Arkansas provides a different set of physical and tactical challenges.

Arkansas arrives in the matchup also holding a 2-0 record under second-year Head Coach Kelsi Musick. The Razorbacks recently established a program record by scoring 127 points in a single game during their opening victory over LSU New Orleans.

That specific performance was defined by defensive pressure, as the Razorbacks forced 51 turnovers. They followed that historic outing with an 89-59 win over Northwestern State on Friday morning.

The Razorbacks’ recent success is driven by a highly revamped roster. The program is currently integrating 12 newcomers, a group that includes seven transfers and five freshmen.

Both teams are relying on specific individual performances to sustain their winning streaks. The following data highlights the primary contributors for each squad through their first two games:

Player	Team	Key Statistic
Avery Hurst	Kansas City	17.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game
Emani Bennett	Kansas City	16 points in each of the first two games
Emily Robinson	Arkansas	18 points in the recent matchup
Kyiah Prestridge	Arkansas	22 points and 12 rebounds in collegiate debut
Ayianna Johnson	Arkansas	23 points in the season opener

The series history favors the home team. Arkansas holds a 6-0 advantage in the seven meetings between these two programs.

The most recent encounter between the squads took place on Dec. 17, 2025. In that matchup, the Razorbacks secured a 92-77 victory over the Roos.

For Kansas City, breaking this streak requires neutralizing the high-turnover environment Arkansas has cultivated. The Razorbacks’ ability to force 34 turnovers in their most recent game suggests a defensive intensity that the Roos must match to remain competitive.

The road schedule for the Roos continues immediately following this contest. Kansas City will return to their home court on Friday, Nov. 13.

The team is scheduled to host Southeast Missouri at 7 p.m. CT inside the Swinney Center.

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