Kennesaw State Owls @ Missouri State Bears
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
KENN | 44 | 47 | 91 |
MOST | 34 | 53 | 87 |
Johnson scores 29, Kennesaw State knocks off Missouri State 91-87
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- — RJ Johnson scored 29 points as Kennesaw State beat Missouri State 91-87 on Wednesday night.
Johnson shot 8 for 13 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 9 of 12 from the free-throw line for the Owls (15-11, 7-8 Conference USA). Frankquon Sherman scored 18 points while shooting 4 for 11 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 9 of 10 from the free-throw line, and added nine rebounds. Jaden Harris had 12 points on four 3-pointers.
Johnson scored 11 points to help Kennesaw State build a 44-34 halftime lead.
Keith Palek III led the Bears (13-13, 7-8) with 20 points, six rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Missouri State also got 20 points, four assists and two blocks from Michael Osei-Bonsu. Trey Williams Jr. had 19 points.
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Game Information
Springfield, MO
Referee:Anthony Jordan
Referee:Matthew Rukasin
Referee:Michael Swoboda
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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