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Kennesaw State beat Western Kentucky 81–65 at Western Kentucky on Jan 17, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  KENN | 43 | 38 | 81 |
  WKU | 34 | 31 | 65 |
Kennesaw State OwlsWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers| KENN | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Johnson | 39 | 31 | 9 | 5 | 8-18 | 4-8 |
| Trey Simpson | 33 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1-6 | 1-6 |
| Braedan Lue | 32 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4-10 | 1-3 |
| Frankquon Sherman | 30 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 3-5 | 0-1 |
| Kaden Rickard | 23 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Jaden Harris | 24 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3-11 | 2-7 |
| Amir Taylor | 10 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3-3 | 1-1 |
| Perry Smith Jr. | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Darius Washington III | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 81 | 43 | 15 | 24-59 | 11-30 |
| WKU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teagan Moore | 34 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4-10 | 0-2 |
| Ryan Myers | 27 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 5-17 | 4-14 |
| Armelo Boone | 20 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2-8 | 1-3 |
| Terrion Murdix | 20 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0-5 | 0-1 |
| Noah Boyde | 17 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Grant Newell | 30 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2-9 | 2-5 |
| LJ Hackman | 24 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 5-12 | 1-5 |
| Kade Unseld | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Blaise Keita | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Jack Edelen | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Cam Haffner | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Leeroy Odiahi | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 65 | 35 | 9 | 20-68 | 10-33 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
KENN offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · WKU defense in 2
WKU offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (3 by a clear margin) · KENN defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
KENNWKUExpected pace: about 71 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
KENNWKUNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simeon Cottle | 32.6 | 20.6 | 2.6 | 3.7 |
| Braedan Lue | 25.9 | 10.6 | 5.9 | 1.4 |
| Frankquon Sherman | 23.9 | 8.8 | 8.7 | 0.8 |
| Ramone Seals | 23.8 | 11.1 | 5.7 | 0.3 |
| Trey Simpson | 22.1 | 7.5 | 4.1 | 0.4 |
| RJ Johnson | 21.2 | 10.4 | 2.2 | 2.3 |
| Kaden Rickard | 20.3 | 6.1 | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Darius Washington III | 17.1 | 5.3 | 2.7 | 1.9 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teagan Moore | 29.6 | 18.3 | 6.1 | 2.2 |
| Armelo Boone | 25.0 | 11.6 | 6.5 | 2.1 |
| Grant Newell | 24.7 | 10.4 | 4.4 | 1.0 |
| Terrion Murdix | 22.0 | 8.4 | 2.6 | 3.9 |
| Ryan Myers | 21.9 | 9.1 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| LJ Hackman | 20.5 | 7.0 | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| Bryant Selebangue | 18.6 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 0.8 |
| Cam Haffner | 15.2 | 5.4 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
KENN offenseper gameWKU defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
KENNForAgainst48% of KENN's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
WKUForAgainst47% of WKU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
KENN 4series1 WKU| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | KENN 96 | WKU 87 | KENN+9 | +9 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | WKU 69 | KENN 72 | KENN+3 | +3 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | KENN 81 | WKU 65 | KENN+16 | +16 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2025 | WKU 69 | KENN 76 | KENN+7 | +7 |
| Jan 11, 2025 | KENN 69 | WKU 85 | WKU+16 | +16 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
