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FORT MYERS, Fla. – Freshman Carlotta Gianolla scored 13 points to lead the Kennesaw State women's basketball team during a 69-35 loss to ASUN Conference leader Florida Gulf Coast Saturday at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Fla.
 
The loss snapped the Owls' (7-17, 6-4) five-game winning streak, while the Eagles improved to 20-7 and 9-1 in conference play.
 
Florida Gulf Coast jumped out to a 10-0 lead and remained in control throughout the game as it built a 41-15 halftime advantage.
 
The Eagles shot 48.1 percent (25-for-52) from the field, including 9-for-19 (47.4) from behind the 3-point line, while limiting the Owls to a 28.9 percent (13-for-45) field goal percentage mark.
 
Florida Gulf Coast was able to keep Kennesaw State's leading scorer, Deandrea Sawyers, in check as the Owls' senior was limited to 1-for-9 shooting and two points after getting into foul trouble, eventually fouling out and playing only 27 minutes.
 
Turnovers were key as the Eagles turned 21 KSU turnovers into 24 points.
 
NEXT UP
The Owls return to action on Monday (Feb. 13) when they conclude their Florida trip at Stetson. Tip-off is 7 p.m. (ET).
 
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