Score:  Kennesaw State 70, Thomas University 41
Records: Kennesaw State (5-9), Thomas (5-5)
Key Players:  Jasmine McAllister (14 points, 13 rebounds), Kelly Dulkoski (12 points), Aareon Smith (11 points), Deandrea Sawyers (11 points)

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KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State used 14-0 run to begin the second half to pull away from visiting Thomas University en route to a 70-41 victory Tuesday (Dec. 29) at the KSU Convocation Center.
 
The Owls (5-9) received balanced scoring as four players, led by 14 points from Jasmine McAllister, finished in double figures. McAllister, who also grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds for her sixth double-double of the season, was joined in double figures by Kelly Dulkoski (12 points), and Aareon Smith and Deandrea Sawyers, who each contributed 11 points apiece.
 
After leading 40-30 at halftime, Kennesaw State scored 14 straight points while holding the Night Hawks scoreless for the first 5:58 of the third quarter as they built a 54-30 lead, outscoring Thomas 22-3 in the period to take a 62-33 lead into the fourth quarter.
 
The Owls' offense was sparked by a strong defensive effort as Kennesaw State forced a season-high 21 turnovers held Thomas to just 24.6 percent (15-for-61), marking a season-low for an opponent this season.
 
Dulkoski led the Owls in the first half, scoring 12 points as she connected on 4-of-5 3-point field goal attempts.
 
Up Next
Kennesaw State concludes its non-conference schedule on Saturday (Jan. 2) when it travels to Spartanburg, S.C. to take on Wofford at Benjamin Johnson Arena. Tip-off if scheduled for 2 p.m. The Owls return to the KSU Convocation Center on Saturday, January 9, when the open Atlantic Sun Conference play against Lipscomb.
 
Coach Perry Quote
"It was a great team win for us today. Coming off the break to shoot the ball well and to play strong defense was great to see. We had a strong effort from Iceis Walker on the defensive end and she created some turnovers for some quick lay-ups. We stepped up defensively tonight, especially as a team and it was great effort on that side of the ball. I felt like we were talking more tonight and I felt good about the communication today. Our bench did a really good job tonight. The offensive boards were huge and we had some key contributions off the bench. We set a goal to block out, create turnovers and play tough throughout the game and we did just that."
 - Kennesaw State Head Coach Nitra Perry 
 
Notes
- The Owls are 5-2 at the KSU Convocation Center this season.
- The 29-point margin of victory was the largest in Nitra Perry era, eclipsing the previous high of 21 points, accomplished twice during the 2014-15 season.
- Jasmine McAllister recorded her sixth double-double of the season and third straight. She also led the Owls in scoring for the fourth time and was the team's top rebounder for the 11th time this season.
- The 70 points scored by the Owls are their second-highest output of the season, seven shy of their season-high 77 scored during an 83-77 loss at Morehead State.

 
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