Scores: Kennesaw State 63, Emory 46
Records: Kennesaw State (0-0), Emory (0-0) **Exhibition
Key Players: Jasmine McAllister (17 Points, 13 Rebounds); Karly Frye (7 Assists, 2 Points, 3 Steals); Clara Young (Three 3-pointers, 9 Points); Team (26-54 – 48%); Defense held Emory to 28% (17-59)

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KENNESAW, Ga. – The Kennesaw State women's basketball team jumpstarted its 2015-16 campaign with a 63-46 victory over Emory University on Sunday (Nov. 8) afternoon in an exhibition game at the KSU Convocation Center.

The Owls, who will begin their regular season on Friday (Nov. 13) against Georgia State, held the Eagles to 28 percent (17-59) shooting from the field and just 18 points in the second half to help pull away for the win.

Kennesaw State had 13 of its 14 players record points in the scoring column, as Preseason Atlantic Sun All-Conference selection Jasmine McAllister led the way with a double-double of 17 points and 13 rebounds in 27 minutes of action. Clara Young and Aareon Smith chipped in with nine points each, and Karly Frye led the Owls with seven assists on the offensive end.

KSU started hot from opening tip with a 10-2 run as Smith and Young hit back-to-back 3-pointers to help the Owls jump out to an 8-0 start. After a stop on defense on the ensuing Eagles' possession, Alexis Jean hit a layup for a 10-0 start.

The Owls never looked back, holding a lead for the entire game and led by as many as 17 points in the second and fourth quarters. In fact, KSU held a double figure lead over the final 15 minutes of action.

Leading 38-28 at the half, Kennesaw State's defense locked in over the final 20 minutes of play and held Emory to 23 percent shooting, including a 0-for-6 mark from beyond the arc and created nine turnovers to help pull away in front of the Owl faithful.

For the game, KSU shot 48 percent (26-54) from the field and 5-for-19 (26 percent) from deep. The Owls also shot 6-for-8 (75 percent) from the free throw line –which all came in the third and fourth quarters.

Up Next
Kennesaw State will take on crosstown rival Georgia State (Nov. 13) at 7 p.m. at the KSU Convocation Canter before hosting Presbyterian at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov, 16 to open up its regular-season campaign.

Coach Perry on the Exhibition
"It's always great to start off the season with a win. I saw some glimpses on what we can do well, and of course, you get learn from playing in exhibition games. The biggest thing that we did was get several kids some playing time and having some more depth with be huge for us in the long run. Defensively in the second half, we played some great defense and made some good adjustments. I look forward to getting the regular season started on Friday at home in front of our fans."
 - Kennesaw State Head Coach Nitra Perry
 
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