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Saturday, December 6 3 p.m. – Kennesaw State (6-2, 0-0 CUSA) vs Georgia State (1-8, 0-0 Sun Belt) Location: Kennesaw, Ga. | VyStar Arena (3,805) TV: ESPN+ (Bryce Gaubert, Brandon Johnson, Carolyne Harris)

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KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State men's basketball continues its three-game homestand with the annual contest against Metro Atlanta rival Georgia State, as the two teams will face off on Saturday at 3 p.m. at VyStar Arena. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+, while the halftime entertainment will be the Zooperstars.

A FEW NOTES

♦ The series between the two schools restarted two years ago after a 35-year break, and the Owls have claimed the past two meetings, including last year's come-from-behind 81-77 victory. ♦ KSU is looking for its fourth home victory of the season, while Georgia State is looking for its first road win as it concludes a six-game road swing. ♦ KSU has always been a fast-paced team under Pettway, and that's not changing in his third year at the helm of the Owls. KSU ranked in the top five in the nation in adjusted tempo in his first year, and currently is 11th at 73.6 (possessions per 40 minutes). ♦ The Owls are also scoring at high rate, currently seventh in the nation at 94.9 points per game, which easily leads Conference USA. Senior guard Simeon Cottle meanwhile paces the league in scoring at 21.4 points per game, 12th in the nation. ♦ KSU is having another strong year in the boards as well, ranking second in total rebounds per game (47.4 rpg) and 13th in rebound margin (+11.8) in the nation. ♦ Following Saturday's game, the Owls will play their last home game of the month with a rare Monday afternoon contest, as they will tip at 12 pm start against Southern Wesleyan.

KENNESAW, Ga. --The Georgia State men's basketball team got a 37-point performance from the bench, but fell 92-69 to the Kennesaw State Owls on the road Saturday.

The Panthers had two players score in double figures, led by Malachi Brown, who had 15 points and four steals. Micah Tucker added 12 points and two steals and Anthony Enoh added eight points and eight rebounds.

Led by Enoh's four offensive rebounds, Georgia State did a great job crashing the offensive glass, pulling down 14 boards that resulted in 20 second chance points.

Georgia State forced 19 Kennesaw State turnovers while committing 12 themselves in Saturday's game. The Panthers turned those takeaways into 20 points on the offensive end of the floor. Brown's four steals led the way for Georgia State.

How It Happened

Georgia State struggled out of the gate, falling behind 43-28 heading into halftime.

Kennesaw State kept widening its lead after intermission, constructing a 70-47 advantage before Georgia State went on a 5-0 run, finished off by Brown's three, to shrink the deficit to 70-52 with 9:37 to go in the contest. Kennesaw State responded and outscored the Panthers the rest of the way, ending the game with a final score of 92-69. Georgia State got a boost from its bench in the period, as non-starters accounted for 31 of its 41 total points.

Game Notes

» The Georgia State bench came alive by adding 37 points to its scoring output. » The Georgia State defense forced 19 turnovers. » Georgia State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 14 offensive boards in the game. » led the Panthers with 15 points. » Georgia State got a team-high eight rebounds from .

The Panthers return home to host Jacksonville State on Dec. 13.

Kennesaw, GA (November 26, 2025) – The City of Kennesaw signed a Friendship Agreement with the Municipality of Montepulciano, Italy, on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, during a ceremony at Kennesaw City Hall, formalizing a collaborative relationship between the two communities.

Mayor Derek Easterling and Montepulciano Mayor Michele Angiolini delivered opening remarks before signing the agreement. The ceremony included participation from representatives of both cities and Kennesaw State University (KSU), which has maintained a long-standing academic presence in Montepulciano.

Speakers included:

“This agreement reflects years of collaboration between our community, the Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission and our partners at Kennesaw State University,” states Mayor Derek Easterling. “We look forward to continued exchanges that strengthen cultural, educational and economic ties with Montepulciano.”

Following the signing, attendees participated in a toast with wine from Montepulciano. The commemorative wine label was designed by KSU students.

Background

Kennesaw established the Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission (KSSC) in August 2021 to explore international partnerships. Montepulciano was identified as a strong match due to a 25-year relationship with KSU through its study abroad programming and its role in the restoration and use of the historic Poliziana Fortress.

The Friendship Agreement, developed after a series of virtual meetings and collaborative discussions, outlines shared goals in cultural exchange, education, economic cooperation and community engagement. The agreement also acknowledges KSU’s central role in connecting the two communities.

Ongoing and past initiatives facilitated through KSU include nursing internships at Nottola Hospital, digital archiving work in Montepulciano’s Historical Archives, and marketing and entrepreneurship activities with local wineries.

Under the terms of the agreement, the two cities will encourage exchanges among civic groups, schools, universities and businesses; support cultural and educational programs; promote tourism and economic development initiatives; and collaborate on joint events. The agreement is nonbinding and may be amended or discontinued with written notice.

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Kennesaw, Ga. | VyStar Arena Saturday, Dec. 6 | 12:00 p.m. Watch Live Stats KSU Game Notes

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KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State women's basketball will look to get back into the win column against Thomas (Ga.) following the road loss at Alabama.

After trailing by 20 points, the Owls brought it within seven points, but their comeback effort came up just short. Keyarah Berry led KSU with 19 points, eight rebounds and three steals. In her second straight start, Shania Nichols scored 18 points and had a season high four assists.

Saturday will be Thomas's third game in five days, playing Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and Life this past Tuesday and Thursday. The Night Hawks went 1-1 during that stretch. Against Life, LaTarius Montogomery scored 20 points and swatted seven shots.

KSU has won both all-time meetings against Thomas. These two teams last played on Nov. 9, 2021 – Octavia Blue's first game as the Owls head coach. They reached the century mark for the first time in program history, winning 100-31. The Black and Gold also a tied a program record for the most steals in a single game at 22.

The Owls will be partnering with the Wellstar Pediatric Center for their annual Teddy Bear Toss. To learn more about the about the Teddy Bear Toss, click here.

Tip-off is set for 12:00 p.m. on ESPN+.

NUMBERS TO KNOW

Berry Nice After being named to the CUSA Preseason Team, graduate guard Keyarah Berry is living up to the hype. She recorded back-to-back double-doubles for the first time in her career, doing so against South Alabama and USC Upstate. She is also contributing on the defensive end, recording a career high five steals against the Spartans. Berry currently leads in CUSA in scoring (17.1 points per game), is tied for second in field goal percentage (48.5%) and ranks third in steals (3.1).

Lockdown Defense Effort has been a calling card of the Owls under head coach Octavia Blue. KSU has forced 15-plus turnovers in six games and held their opponent to under 40% shooting in four contests. Among CUSA teams, KSU ranks third in steals (10.7) and fourth in scoring defense (59.1).

Sharpshooter Junior transfer Shania Nichols has made her impact on the program. In her last two games, she is averaging 19 points per game on 68.8% shooting. She scored 18 points and dished out four assists at Alabama. Nichols started against USC Upstate, leading all players with 20 points and five 3-pointers.

Back to Form After missing all of last year with a season-ending injury, redshirt sophomore Trynce Taylor has shined in her return. Against Tennessee Tech, she hit the game winner to take down the undefeated Golden Eagles. In that contest, she scored 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds. At ETSU, she corralled a career high 12 rebounds. Taylor is averaging 9.1 points per game and 7.4 rebounds per game.

Tennessee Takeover Tennessee native Latazia Williamson had a career day for the Owls in their win over ETSU. The junior popped off for 20 points, shattering her previous career high. In the third quarter alone, she posted 10 points including eight unanswered to close out the quarter.

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The Owls Fund The Owls Fund is the primary fundraising arm of Kennesaw State Athletics with the goal of supporting our student-athletes, coaches and each of our 18 NCAA Division I programs. Through initiatives such as Legacy Lockers, the Dot Martin Scholarship Golf Classic, sport-specific giving opportunities, general donations and season tickets, The Owls Fund connects fans with KSU's programs and student-athletes. Members receive exclusive benefits such as hospitality seating areas and events at Kennesaw State home games, and more. Join The Owls Fund and discover more opportunities on how you can support Kennesaw State Athletics.

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KENNESAW, Ga. – Local bragging rights went to Kennesaw State for the third straight year, as the Owls got points from all over its roster, most notably from their freshmen class that saw three finish in double-figures in a 92-69 victory over Georgia State in men's college basketball action on Saturday afternoon from VyStar Arena in front of 3,064 fans. With its third straight win in the series against Georgia state, the Owls improved to 7-2 on the season for their best-ever record after nine games in their D1 history.

STAT OF THE GAME: KSU held the Panthers to just 27% shooting for the game (19-of-70). The Owls meanwhile knocked down 32-of-61 for 52.5%, and were also as hot from three-point land, connecting on 10-of-22 for 45.5%.

OWL OF THE GAME: Freshman Amir Taylor had his breakout game, recording new career-high and game-highs in both points (18) and rebounds (12) on the way to his first career double-double. In just his second-ever start, he finished 7-of-10 from the floor.

THE FIRST HALF: The Owls never trailed in the game, and used a pair of runs, 10-2 over a three-minute span and an 11-0 spurt over two and a half minutes to open a commanding 18-point edge, 29-18 with 10:52 on the clock. KSU then went cold from the floor, connecting on just two field goals over the next six minutes. The Panthers managed to close into the margin, with a 13-4 run cutting the lead to 10, 36-26 with 2:45 to go. A Braedan Lue jumper in the final seconds gave KSU a 43-28 edge at the break.

THE SECOND HALF: The second half opened with KSU's leading scorer, Simeon Cottle, being called for a flagrant foul and he was ejected from the game with just seven points in 13 minutes of action. GSU was not able to take advantage of his absence though, as the duo of Taylor and Ramone Seals outscored the Panthers 13-12 over the opening seven minutes, giving KSU a 64-40 advantage. The Owls led 20 or more for the majority of the rest of the way, and went up by as much as 28 on a three-pointer from Taylor to make it a 91-63 game with 1:27 left.

NOTES - Five players finished in double-figures for KSU. Joining Taylor was Lue with 15 points, freshman Darius Washington III with 13, and Ramone Seals and freshman Kaden Rickard, both with 12 each. - Adding in Trey Simpson's seven points and nine rebounds, the Owls' four-person freshman class finished with 50 combined points and 27 combined rebounds. - As a team, KSU held a 50-38 edge on the boards.

NEXT TIME OUT: The Owls have a short turnaround before their next game, as they conclude the three-game homestand with 12 pm contest on Monday against Southern Wesleyan. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+.

The Owls Fund The Owls Fund is the primary fundraising arm of Kennesaw State Athletics with the goal of supporting our student-athletes, coaches and each of our 18 NCAA Division I programs. Through initiatives such as Legacy Lockers, the Dot Martin Scholarship Golf Classic, sport-specific giving opportunities, general donations and season tickets, The Owls Fund connects fans with KSU's programs and student-athletes. Members receive exclusive benefits such as hospitality seating areas and events at Kennesaw State home games, and more. Join The Owls Fund and discover more opportunities on how you can support Kennesaw State Athletics.