Jacksonville Beats Kansas City 79-61
Hayden Wood scored 26 points to lead Jacksonville past UMKC in a Monday matchup.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Basketball
Jacksonville defeated Kansas City 79-61 on Monday, November 9, 2026. Hayden Wood led the Dolphins with 26 points, six rebounds and three steals.
Why it matters
The win moves Jacksonville to 2-1 on the season, while Kansas City drops to 1-2. The result gives Jacksonville a balanced scoring effort across its lineup, with Jamie Phillips Jr. adding 18 points.
Phillips Jr. shot 7 of 12 from the floor and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line, while Nehemiah Turner added 10 points on 4 of 8 shooting. Jibbe Sicking led Kansas City with 11 points, and the stub does not include the Kansas City team's shooting totals.
The players
Hayden Wood
Hayden Wood is a Jacksonville basketball player who led the team in scoring and steals in the win over Kansas City.
Jibbe Sicking
Jibbe Sicking is a Kansas City basketball player who led the UMKC scoring effort with 11 points in the loss.
The details
Jacksonville controlled the game against Kansas City, with Wood and Phillips Jr. combining for 44 points. Jaylen Smith scored nine points and recorded five assists for UMKC, and Sebastian Hartmann added eight points and seven rebounds.
Timeline
Monday, November 9, 2026: Jacksonville defeats Kansas City 79-61.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026: UMKC plays Florida A&M.
Monday, November 16, 2026: Jacksonville plays Georgia on the road.
Season Trajectory
At 2-1, Jacksonville enters the early part of its schedule with a winning record after three games. Kansas City's 1-2 start leaves it searching for consistency early in the season.
Jacksonville's 2-1 record gives it a chance to build momentum before its Monday game at Georgia. For fantasy and bracket watchers, Wood's combined scoring, rebounding and steals line showed a strong all-around performance in the win.
The takeaway
Early-season wins can shape a team's confidence and seeding, and Jacksonville's balanced scoring in this game offers a sign of depth heading into its next road test.
What happens next
Jacksonville plays Georgia on the road on Monday, November 16, 2026, and UMKC plays Florida A&M on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Cecil Daily.
