US EditionHarris, Taylor Lead Kennesaw State 71-60 over Louisiana Tech for First Conference USA Championship
Kennesaw State Owls secured their first Conference USA title with a 21-13 record and a decisive 10-2 run, marking their second NCAA Tournament appearance.
- Saturday's Conference USA final saw No. 6 seed Kennesaw State defeat No. 4 seed Louisiana Tech to win their first title and secure an NCAA Tournament spot.
- The Owls led 35-32 at the half and used a 10-2 run starting with 8:42 left to build an 11-point lead late.
- Kennesaw State shot just 31% from the field , while RJ Johnson, Kennesaw State contributor, added 13 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals off the bench.
- Kennesaw State became the third-lowest seed to win Conference USA and its second 20-win season in their second year in the conference.
- Louisiana Tech entered Saturday's contest with a 35-year NCAA Tournament drought and was led by Avery Thomas II's 10-point, 10-rebound performance while Scooter Williams Jr. scored 10 points.
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Harris, Taylor lead Kennesaw State 71-60 over Louisiana Tech for first Conference USA Championship
Jaden Harris and Amir Taylor combined to score 35 points and No. 6 seed Kennesaw State defeated No. 4 seed Louisiana Tech to win their first Conference USA championship and clinch a berth to the NCAA Tournament.
DANCING AGAIN: Kennesaw State overcomes season of adversity to win Conference USA championship
Jaden Harris and Amir Taylor combined to score 35 points and No. 6 seed Kennesaw State defeated No. 4 seed Louisiana Tech to win their first Conference USA championship and clinch a berth to the NCAA Tournament.
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Kennesaw State 71, Louisiana Tech 60
KENNESAW STATE (21-13)
Owls Claim First-Ever Conference USA Championship Title
Kennesaw State Men's Basketball secured its first Conference USA Championship title with a 71-60 victory over Louisiana Tech. The Owls' strong defensive performance held the Bulldogs to just 26.3% shooting overall, earning them an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, their second trip in Division I history. Senior Jaden Harris led the scoring with 18 points, showcasing the team's depth and resilience as they responded to multiple challenges fro…
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