The Kennesaw State Owls (9-7, 1-2 CUSA) will host the Sam Houston Bearkats (8-9, 1-3 CUSA) after winning eight home games in a row.
Kennesaw State lost its previous game to Western Kentucky, 85-69, on Saturday. Adrian Wooley was its high scorer with 27 points. Sam Houston won its previous game versus Florida International, 81-74, on Saturday. Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 29 points, plus one rebound and two assists.
When is Kennesaw State vs. Sam Houston and when does it start?
This game between the Owls and Bearkats will begin on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Expect to see the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Kennesaw State vs. Sam Houston
The Owls and Bearkats will take to the hardwood at KSU Convocation Center for this matchup on January 16, and if you want to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Kennesaw State Owls vs. Sam Houston Bearkats Game Preview
Kennesaw State Stats, Odds & Insights
Kennesaw State’s +72 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 4.5 points per game) is a result of scoring 80.3 points per game (68th in college basketball) while giving up 75.8 per outing (290th in college basketball).
The Owls post only 2.5 more points than the Bearkats allow (77.8).
Kennesaw State hits 9.5 three-pointers per game (52nd in college basketball), 2.1 more than its opponents (7.4). It is shooting 31.3% from deep (301st in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 30.6%.
The Owls are putting up 92.4 points per game this year in home games, which is 17.1 more points than they’re averaging in away games (75.3).
In its last 10 games, Kennesaw State has been racking up 74.9 points per game, an average that’s slightly lower than the 80.3 it has scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
Sam Houston Stats, Odds & Insights
Sam Houston’s +24 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 1.4 points per game) is a result of putting up 79.2 points per game (83rd in college basketball) while giving up 77.8 per contest (321st in college basketball).
The Bearkats put up just 3.4 more points per game (79.2) than the Owls concede (75.8).
Sam Houston connects on 8.8 three-pointers per game (86th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.9. It shoots 39.4% from deep, and its opponents shoot 35.8%.
The Bearkats are scoring more points at home (88.7 per game) than away (74.4).
While Sam Houston is putting up 79.2 points per game in 2024-25, it has bettered that mark over its previous 10 games, producing 80.1 a contest.
Owls Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Simeon Cottle | 16 | 18.4 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 3.2 |
Adrian Wooley | 16 | 18.3 | 4.9 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
Braedan Lue | 16 | 10.1 | 6.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
Jamil Miller | 16 | 8.6 | 6.3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
Ricardo Wright | 16 | 7.3 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
Bearkats Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lamar Wilkerson | 17 | 19.8 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 3.5 |
Cameron Huefner | 15 | 14.3 | 4.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
Marcus Boykin | 11 | 10.5 | 3.1 | 5.1 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
Dorian Finister | 17 | 9.9 | 6.1 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
Kian Scroggins | 10 | 7.7 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
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