Kennesaw State Owls Hold Off Missouri State Bears 91-87 Behind RJ Johnson's 29 Points

The Kennesaw State Owls traveled to the Great Southern Bank Arena to face off against the Missouri State Bears in a non-conference matchup, and they won with a 91-87 victory. RJ Johnson led the charge for Kennesaw State, scoring 29 points, including 7 in the final 5 minutes of the game. Missouri State, on the other hand, was led by Keith Palek III, who had 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Bears have now lost 4 of their last 5 games, averaging 73.2 points per game while allowing 76.2 points per game in that stretch. In their last 5 games, they have been outscored by an average of 3.0 points per game.

The first half of the game was a back-and-forth affair, with Kennesaw State taking a 44-34 lead into the break. The Owls shot 53.8% from the field in the first half, including 5-10 from three-point range. Missouri State, on the other hand, struggled to find their rhythm, shooting just 40% from the field and 2-10 from three-point range. The Bears' Michael Osei-Bonsu was a bright spot in the first half, scoring 12 points on 5-7 shooting. In the second half, Missouri State came out strong, scoring 53 points and shooting 51.2% from the field. However, Kennesaw State was able to keep pace, scoring 47 points and shooting 48.5% from the field. The Owls' Frankquon Sherman was a key contributor in the second half, scoring 10 points and grabbing 5 rebounds.

The star performers in this game were RJ Johnson and Keith Palek III, who both had impressive stat lines. However, it was Johnson who made the biggest impact, hitting several big shots in the second half to help Kennesaw State pull away. Palek III, on the other hand, was quiet in the second half, scoring just 6 points after halftime. Missouri State's Trey Williams Jr. also had a strong game, scoring 19 points, but he was unable to get going in the second half, scoring just 7 points after halftime. Kennesaw State's Jaden Harris was a key contributor off the bench, scoring 12 points and grabbing 4 rebounds.

The CHD Scout prediction model had Kennesaw State winning by 2 points, and they were able to come out on top by 4 points. This was a Quadrant 3 game for Kennesaw State and a Quadrant 4 game for Missouri State.

The model was correct in predicting a Kennesaw State win, and this was due in part to the Owls' strong recent form. Kennesaw State has been averaging 74.4 points per game over their last 5 games, while allowing 74.4 points per game. They have been playing well on the road, winning 2 of their last 3 games away from home. Missouri State, on the other hand, has been struggling, losing 4 of their last 5 games. The model was able to take into account these trends and predict a Kennesaw State win.

The win for Kennesaw State is a big one, as it helps to improve their tournament resume. The Owls are now 15-11 on the season, and they have a NET ranking of 185. They have been playing well in Quadrant 3 games, winning 2 of their last 3. Missouri State, on the other hand, is now 13-13 on the season, and they have a NET ranking of 207. They have been struggling in Quadrant 4 games, losing 4 of their last 5.

The loss for Missouri State is a significant one, as it hurts their chances of making the tournament. The Bears have now lost 4 of their last 5 games, and they have a tough schedule ahead of them. They must win several of their remaining games in order to have a chance at making the tournament. Kennesaw State, on the other hand, is still in the mix for an at-large bid. They have a strong schedule ahead of them, and if they can win several of their remaining games, they could find themselves in the tournament conversation.

In terms of recent form, Kennesaw State has been playing well, winning 2 of their last 3 games. They have been averaging 74.4 points per game over their last 5 games, while allowing 74.4 points per game. Missouri State, on the other hand, has been struggling, losing 4 of their last 5 games. They have been averaging 73.2 points per game over their last 5 games, while allowing 76.2 points per game. The Bears have been outscored by an average of 3.0 points per game over their last 5 games.

The game was a high-scoring affair, with both teams shooting over 48% from the field. Kennesaw State shot 51.7% from the field, including 9-22 from three-point range. Missouri State shot 48.3% from the field, including 7-23 from three-point range. The Owls outrebounded the Bears 34-31, and they had 17 assists to Missouri State's 15. The game was close throughout, with neither team able to pull away until the final minutes. Kennesaw State's RJ Johnson hit a big three-pointer with 2:15 remaining to give the Owls a 5-point lead, and they were able to hold on from there.

The win for Kennesaw State is a big one, as it helps to improve their tournament resume. The Owls are now 15-11 on the season, and they have a NET ranking of 185. They have been playing well in Quadrant 3 games, winning 2 of their last 3. Missouri State, on the other hand, is now 13-13 on the season, and they have a NET ranking of 207. They have been struggling in Quadrant 4 games, losing 4 of their last 5. The loss for Missouri State is a significant one, as it hurts their chances of making the tournament. The Bears have now lost 4 of their last 5 games, and they have a tough schedule ahead of them. They must win several of their remaining games in order to have a chance at making the tournament.

HEADLINE: Kennesaw State Owls Hold Off Missouri State Bears 91-87 Behind RJ Johnson's 29 Points SUBHEADLINE: The win improves Kennesaw State's tournament resume, as they move to 15-11 on the season with a NET ranking of 185, while Missouri State falls to 13-13 with a NET ranking of 207, losing 4 of their last 5 games and being outscored by an average of 3.0 points per game in that stretch.