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KENNESAW, Ga. – With its 52-48 victory over North Florida Saturday (Feb. 18) at the KSU Convocation Center, the Kennesaw State women's basketball program achieved a milestone by locking up the No. 4 seed and securing its first ASUN Tournament home game.
 
The Owls (8-18, 7-5) will host a tournament quarterfinal game on March 3. The opponent and time will be announced at a later date.
 
The win also clinched KSU's first .500 or better ASUN Conference record since 2008-09 when it finished 11-9.
 
In a back-and-forth game that had 10 lead changes and was tied seven times, senior Deandrea Sawyers hit a 3-pointer with 2:22 remaining to put Kennesaw State ahead 47-46, and the Owls went 5-for-6 from the foul line to pull out the victory.
 
Junior Kelly Dulkoski hit five 3-pointers to lead Kennesaw State with 15 points, while sophomore Allison Johnson recorded a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.
 
"Today we made history as we were able to win this game and get a home seed for Kennesaw State," head coach Agnus Berenato said.  "It's great for Kennesaw State and the community, and I hope everyone comes out on March 3 to support us."
 
The Owls took a 39-37 lead into the fourth quarter and built a five-point lead early in the period on a 3-point basket by Dulkoski. The Ospreys (10-17, 3-9) kept it close and took a 46-44 lead on a layup by Jaiveonna Norris with 2:45 left in the game.
 
However, Sawyers answered with a 3-pointer and Kennesaw State made its free throws down the stretch.
 
NEXT UP
The Owls return to action on Monday (Feb. 20) when they host Jacksonville at the KSU Convocation Center beginning at 7 p.m. (ET).
 
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