Kennesaw, Georgia – In an exciting college basketball matchup, Kennesaw State emerged victorious over Abilene Christian with a score of 84-78 on Wednesday evening.

Simeon Cottle was a standout player for Kennesaw State, scoring 22 points during the game. He demonstrated impressive accuracy, shooting 5 of 13 from the field, hitting 2 of 6 attempts from behind the three-point line, and achieving a perfect 10 for 10 from the free-throw line. Cottle’s performance proved essential in the Owls’ (4-1) quest for a win. Additionally, Jamil Miller contributed significantly with 17 points, showing skill by landing 5 of 6 shots from the field and going 6 for 8 from the free-throw line, along with grabbing seven rebounds. Adrian Wooley also added 17 points, shooting 5 of 10 from the field, including making 2 of 5 from three-point territory, and going 5 for 9 at the free-throw line.

On the opposing side, Abilene Christian (3-2) was led by Quion Williams, who secured 19 points, six rebounds, and two steals. Leonardo Bettiol recorded 18 points and made four steals, while Hunter Jack Madden contributed 14 points and two steals.

Kennesaw State faced a challenging first half, with Cottle scoring 12 points but trailing at halftime with the score at 42-40.

The momentum shifted in the second half as Kennesaw State went on a pivotal 7-0 run, overcoming a three-point deficit to take a 52-48 lead with just under 15 minutes remaining. Cottle continued to shine, scoring 10 points in the second half to help secure the team’s victory.