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Men's Basketball By Brandon Scardigli

MBB: KSU Heads to North Dakota State to Wrap-up 2K Classic

Owls Set to Play Two Games in Fargo

KENNESAW STATE AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE
GAME 4 | NOVEMBER 21 | 8 P.M. ET
FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA | SCHEELS ARENA


GAME NOTES | LIVE STATS | LIVE VIDEO | LIVE AUDIO | TICKETS

THE GAME:

The Kennesaw State men's basketball team is back on the road this weekend, taking on North Dakota State on Friday before playing either Hampton or Alcorn State on Saturday afternoon. Both games will take place in Fargo, N.D.
 
KSU looks to better its early season record of 0-3 in Scheels Arena while wrapping-up its play in the 2K Classic benefiting the Wounded Warriors Foundation.

THE COVERAGE:
LIVE STATS: Statistical updates will be available from KSUOwls.com at the start of the game.
LIVE VIDEO: GoBison.com live broadcast of the outing.
LIVE AUDIO: GoBison.com will hold an audio-only broadcast of the game.
TWITTER: Follow the Kennesaw State men's basketball team on Twitter @KSUOwlsMBB to receive updates throughout the game.

THE OPPONENT:
NORTH DAKOTA STATE     

The Bison make their home debut in Fargo after a 2013-14 season that saw the squad earn a trip to the NCAA Tournament. North Dakota State is 0-2 after a pair of season-opening losses at Texas and Iowa in the 2K Classic.
 
All-Time Record: Series Tied, 0-0
Last Meeting: First Meeting
 
LAST OUTING:
The Kennesaw State men's basketball team put up a strong showing in the second half, outscoring Mercer 41-32 in the final 20 minutes, but the Bears came out on top, taking the rivalry match-up 74-66 in thrilling fashion on Wednesday night.

NEXT UP:
The Owls will make their long-awaited home debut in the KSU Convocation Center on Wednesday, November, 26 at 2 p.m. ET as the Bulldogs of Samford come to town.

NEWS AND NOTES:
Brown's Big Night
Yonel Brown is coming off of a night to remember for KSU, putting in a career-best 22 points at Mercer while teammate Orlando Coleman picked up the team's first double-double of the year with 14 points and 12 rebounds.

Owls on the Road
KSU will travel over 10,000 miles in its first five games, taking to three states and three time zones.

Second Half at Mercer
KSU turned out in full force in the second half at Mercer, sinking seven three-pointers and shooting 49 percent from the field. The Owls also outrebounded the Bears 21-12 in the second period while holding Mercer to just one offensive board.
 
In the Paint
The Owls have also played tough under the basket so far, averaging 3.5 blocks per game.
 
Perimeter D
Much like last season, KSU has played tight defense around the perimeter, holding opponents to just 15 three-pointers through the first three outings.

Coleman on the Boards
Orlando Coleman is tops on the team in rebounds with six per game this season. The junior collected the first double-double of the year for KSU at Mercer with 14 points and 12 rebounds.

To keep up with the latest Kennesaw State men's basketball news follow the team on Twitter @KSUOwlNation and @KSUOwlsMBB or by liking Kennesaw State University on Facebook.
 
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Players Mentioned

Yonel Brown

#4 Yonel Brown

Guard
5' 9"
Junior
Orlando Coleman

#24 Orlando Coleman

Forward
6' 5"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Yonel Brown

#4 Yonel Brown

5' 9"
Junior
Guard
Orlando Coleman

#24 Orlando Coleman

6' 5"
Junior
Forward