UMKC was within six points of Oklahoma State with eight minutes to play, but went cold from the field and dropped a 61-43 decision on Tuesday night at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The Roos head to USC-Upstate in Spartanburg, SC. on Saturday.

K-State went on a 12-1 to open a 21 point lead over the Saint Louis Billikens 66-45 with just over two minutes remaining.  The Billikens lose 75-47.  Their A-10 opener is Saturday at Rhode Island.