Score: Kennesaw State 60, New Orleans 53
Records: Kennesaw State (3-4), New Orleans (1-3)
Key Players: Jasmine McAllister (11 points, 15 rebounds); Iceis Walker (12 points); Kelly Dulkoski (12 points); Karly Frye (10 points, 7 assists)  
 
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KENNESAW, Ga. –  Kennesaw State used 10-0 run late in the fourth quarter to erase a seven-point deficit and rally for a 60-53 victory over New Orleans in the final game of the KSU Thanksgiving Classic Sunday (Nov. 27) at the KSU Convocation Center.
 
The Owls (3-4) completed the tournament 2-0 after recording a 65-53 win over Western Carolina on Saturday (Nov. 28).

Trailing 50-48 with 3:31 remaining, Kennesaw State went on a 12-3 run to close out the game and win back-to-back games for the first time this season. Senior forward Jasmine McAllister tied the score at 50-50 with 1:56 left in the game and began a 12-0 run. The Owls held the Privateers (1-3) to 1-of-17 shooting over the final 5:48 and without a field goal the remainder of game, as New Orleans finished the game 0-for-12 from the field.
 
Freshman Iceis Walker and sophomore Kelly Dulkoski scored 12 points each to lead a group of four players in double figures. McAllister recorded her second straight double-double, scoring 11 points and grabbing 15 rebounds, while senior Kary Frye chipped in 10 points for the Owls.  
 
KSU held a nine-point lead (32-23) at intermission despite going scoreless the final 5:42 of the second quarter. The scoring drought continued into the third quarter as the Owls did not score until 4:01 into the period when Alexis Jean scored on a layup to end a 10-0 run by the Privateers that gave them their first lead of the game at 33-32 with 6:12 remaining in the third quarter.
 
Kennesaw State struggled throughout the third quarter as it was outscored 20-7, while committing nine turnovers and connecting on just 2-of-7 shots in the period, and trailed 43-9 heading into the fourth quarter.  
 
Up Next
Kennesaw State is next in action on Thursday (Dec. 3) when it plays the first of two straight in-state opponents when it travels to Athens to Georgia at the Stegman Coliseum to take on the Bulldogs beginning at 7 p.m. The Owls return home to the KSU Convocation on Saturday (Dec. 5) when they host Mercer beginning at 2 p.m.  
 
Coach Perry Quote
"We knew they were a scrappy team and they play with a lot of heart and energy. I felt like they (New Orleans) came out in the second half with a purpose and they are a really tough team. We had to stay with our system and we did just that. We stayed with our game plan and fought through their push in the third quarter. Kelly played great tonight. I was excited for our team and the effort we had. It was a great day."
 - Kennesaw State Head Coach Nitra Perry

Notes
- Kennesaw State improved to 3-1 at the KSU Convocation Center this season.
- Jasmine McAllister has been the Owls' leading rebounder in six of seven games and has reached double digits in rebounding on four occasions this season.
- With 11 points and a season-high tying 15 rebounds against New Orleans, McAllister recorded a double-double for the fourth time this season.
- Freshman Iceis Walker scored 12 points to lead the Owls in scoring for the first time this season. She also tied her season-high for points, previously accomplished at Florida.
- Senior Karly Frye set a season-high with 10 points.

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