Kennesaw State Owls suffered their first loss of the season, falling to South Florida 108-89 at VyStar Arena. Despite a late second-half rally that closed the gap to five points, the Owls could not recover from a poor shooting performance in the first half, where they hit only two of 16 three-point attempts. Both teams now have a record of 3-1, and the game was played in memory of former coach Amir Abdur-Rahim.

By the Numbers
  • Kennesaw State shot 28-of-71 from the floor, equating to 39.4% accuracy.
  • South Florida shot 31-of-62, achieving a 50% shooting percentage.
State of Play
  • KSU's halftime deficit of 15 points was the largest of the season.
  • Five players scored in double figures for KSU, led by Simeon Cottle with 25 points.
What's Next

The Owls will take a break this week before competing in the GEICO Coconut Hoops event from November 24-26 in Fort Myers, Florida, starting with a match against Rice.

Bottom Line

Kennesaw State's poor shooting in the first half was pivotal in their loss. Improved performance in upcoming matches, particularly in shooting, is crucial for team success moving forward.