By: Mark Wasik
Saturday, December 23
2 p.m. – Kennesaw State (9-3) at UNC Asheville (7-6)
Location: Asheville, N.C. | Kimmel Arena (3,200)
TV: ESPN+
Live Stats: KSUOwls.com
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KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State brings a five-game win streak into Saturday's men's basketball road contest, as the Owls will be looking for a season sweep over UNC Asheville after making a return trip to face the Bulldogs on their home court. The game will tip off at 2 p.m. in the Kimmel Arena in Asheville, and will be streamed live on ESPN+.
A FEW NOTES
♦ The first game was an overtime thriller in Kennesaw, won by the Owls 79-76 thanks to a three-point shot by
Simeon Cottle at the buzzer. The Owls reached overtime thanks to a game-saving block in the final second of regulation.
♦ Under first-year head coach
Antoine Pettway, the Owls are playing at the fastest pace in the nation (according to KenPom). In addition, KSU also ranks third in the NCAA in fastbreak points (19.6 ppg), sixth in three-point attempts per game (30.6 per game), and 13th in scoring per game (86.7 ppg). Individually,
Terrell Burden is 17th in assists per game with 6.1.
♦ The Owls have already won a school-record nine non-conference games after Tuesday's victory over Brescia, and are looking to reach 10 wins before Christmas with a victory in Asheville.
