Kennesaw State Stuns No. 24 Rutgers in Historic 79-77 Victory

The Owls secure their first-ever home win against a ranked opponent, holding off a late Rutgers rally.

Kennesaw State led for the majority of the game, building a 21-point lead before holding off Rutgers' second-half comeback.
Jamil Miller recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Simeon Cottle and Ricardo Wright added 15 and 14 points, respectively.
Rutgers freshmen Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey shone in the loss, contributing 21 and 17 points as the Scarlet Knights fell just short in the final seconds.
The Owls dominated the paint, out-rebounding Rutgers 46-27, despite committing 22 turnovers compared to Rutgers' 9.
Rutgers will face Notre Dame next in Las Vegas, while Kennesaw State prepares to host UC Irvine later this week.