By: Mark Wasik
Thursday, January 23
9 p.m. (PT) – Kennesaw State (11-7, 3-2 CUSA) at New Mexico State (11-7, 4-1 CUSA)
Location: Las Cruces, N.M. | Pan American Center (12,572)
TV: ESPN+ (Adam Young/Rus Bradburd)
Live Stats: Statbroadcast.com
Game Notes: KSU Notes | NMSU Notes
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KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State men's basketball looks to keep its two-game win streak alive as well as to stay near the top of the conference as the Owls will play a road game at New Mexico State on Thursday night in Las Cruces. The game tips off at 9 p.m. (ET) and will be streamed live on ESPN+.
A FEW NOTES
♦ Kennesaw State will be making its first trip to the state of New Mexico in program history. This will also be just the second-ever game for the Owls in the Mountain Time Zone, and the first since a Nov. 18, 2015 contest at Arizona State.
♦ While it's the first time to Land of Enchantment for KSU, the Owls have become accustomed to long road trips this season. Already this season, the Owls have made two separate trips to California, as well as a trip to Lethbridge, Alberta for three games in the Western Slam MTE during Thanksgiving week. In all, the Owls are set to travel a school record 21,533 miles this season
♦ KSU is 9-0 at home this year, and through its first 17 games, the Owls are 10-0 in the state of Georgia, 1-2 in Canada, 0-3 in California, 0-1 in Kentucky and 0-1 in Tennessee.
♦ A huge difference for Kennesaw State this year is its work on the defensive side. A year ago, the Owls ranked 186th in field goal percentage defense and 263rd in three-point percentage defense. KSU has made a complete turnaround in 2024-25, ranking 52nd in the nation in field goal defense at 40.5%, which is also fourth in Conference USA.
♦ KSU has been pounding the boards this season, as the Owls currently rank fourth in the nation in rebounding at 43.2 per game, which paces Conference USA. They are also 33rd in rebound margin at +6.6, second-best in the league.
♦ Guard Adrian Wooley is currently the fifth-highest scoring freshman in the nation at 18.4 ppg.
