In a competitive matchup on Thursday night, Adrian Wooley was instrumental in leading Kennesaw State to a 69-56 win against New Mexico State. Wooley contributed significantly off the bench, scoring 23 points, demonstrating his shooting prowess with a 9-of-14 success rate from the floor, including 2-of-5 from beyond the arc. He also maintained his free throw accuracy, going 3-of-3, which played a vital role in securing the victory for Kennesaw State, now boasting a record of 12-7 and 4-2 in Conference USA.

In support of Wooley, Simeon Cottle chipped in with 11 points, albeit with a shooting performance of 3-of-11 from the field, which included 2-of-7 from three-point range, while also hitting 3-of-5 from the free throw line. Frankquon Sherman contributed 10 points, making 4-of-9 field goal attempts and 1-of-3 from three-point territory.

The leading scorer for New Mexico State was Robert Carpenter, who finished the game with 16 points along with nine rebounds. Teammate Jaden Harris added 14 points, with Christian Cook rounding out the effort by scoring 12 points.

The game saw Kennesaw State enter halftime trailing 34-24, with Wooley netting six points in the first half. However, he exploded for 17 points in the second half, which proved crucial in closing the gap and ultimately securing a 13-point win.

Both teams are scheduled to compete again on Saturday, as Kennesaw State travels to take on UTEP, while New Mexico State is set to face Jacksonville State at home.