Score: Kennesaw State 41, Florida Gulf Coast 63
Records: Kennesaw State (10-17, 5-7), FGCU (24-4, 12-0)
Key Players: Allison Johnson (9 points and 7 rebounds), Kelly Dulkoski (9 points)
 
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FORT MYERS, FLA.  – Kennesaw State came out strong against Florida Gulf Coast, but the Eagles wouldn't be denied on their senior night in Fort Myers, Florida coming out on top 63-41.
 
Allison Johnson and Kelly Dulkoski both led the Owls with nine points. Johnson also led the team in rebounds with seven
 
The Owls defense carried them out to an 11-1 lead in the first quarter behind five points from Karly Frye. KSU's defense was key for the fast start as the Owls held Gulf Coast without a field goal for the first 8:14 in the game, and limited them to just 2-15 in the first quarter to lead 11-6 going into the second.
 
In the second quarter, FGCU settled in and went on a 10-0 to take a five-point lead. Kennesaw State responded to get back within one-point after a Johnson layup, but the Owls still trailed 27-22 at the half.
 
Coming out of the locker room, FGCU took control of the game going up 35-23 in the first two minutes of the third quarter. The Owls refused to go away and after a three by Dulkoski and a layup by McAllister, KSU was down 42-36 going into the final quarter.
 
In front of a big home crowd, the Eagles opened the fourth quarter on a run and didn't look back from there, closing the door on the upset bid by Kennesaw State.
 
Next
Kennesaw State will face the Stetson Hatters on Monday, February 22 at 5:30 p.m. in Deland, Florida. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN3.

Coach Perry Quote
"I'm proud of the team. I felt like that was one of our best defensive halves, especially in the first quarter. We still have to improve on playing a full 40 minutes. I thought we played for 30 minutes and had a little foul trouble that affected the play. Overall, I was pleased with the effort. We just need to finish."
 - Kennesaw State Head Coach Nitra Perry
 
Notes
- With the loss to FGCU, the Owls are 10-17 overall and 5-7 in A-Sun play.
- Allison Johnson led the team in points and rebounds with nine and seven.
- In the first quarter, Kennesaw State held the Eagles to just 2-15 shooting and 13.3 percent from the floor. The Owls held Gulf Coast without a field goal for the first eight minutes.
- Kelly Dulkoski scored nine points and got them all from long range, going 3-8 from the outside.
 
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