KENNESAW, Ga. — The Kennesaw State men’s basketball team made program history on Sunday with its first-ever win over a top 25 opponent.
The Owls held off No. 24 Rutgers for 79-77 win at the KSU Convocation Center. Jamil Miller completed a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Three of his teammates also scored in double figures.
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There was only one lead change the entire game when the Owls took over seven minutes into the game. At one point, the Owls had built a 21-point lead to start the second half.
The Scarlet Knights slowly chipped away and charged back to make it a one-possession game with less than a minute left.
But it wouldn’t be enough as Kennesaw State forced a turnover to seal the win. According to the school, it was the program’s first win over a Big Ten opponent and a team ranked in the top 25.
It’s also only the program’s second-ever win against a team from a Power Five conference.
Kennesaw State will play UC Irvine on Thanksgiving in the Western Slam in Canada.
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