- Matchup: Kennesaw State Owls vs Gonzaga Bulldogs
- Event Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Venue: Moda Center, Portland, OR
- Broadcast: TBS
- Betting Odds/Spread: Kennesaw State (+21)
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The Gonzaga Bulldogs (30-3) will face the Kennesaw State Owls (21-13) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Moda Center on Thursday. According to bookmakers, Gonzaga is favored by 21 points. The total over/under for the game is set at 154.5.
In their previous game, Kennesaw State secured a victory against Louisiana Tech, finishing with a score of 71-60. The Owls demonstrated a shooting accuracy of 43.1% from the field, draining 25 of 58 attempts, including 5 out of 19 from beyond the arc. They also went to the free-throw line, converting 16 of 23 attempts for a success rate of 69.6%. On the boards, Kennesaw State grabbed 30 rebounds, with 10 being offensive, while also registering 11 assists, forcing 13 turnovers, and achieving 8 steals on defense. Louisiana Tech shot 30.6% from the field (22 of 72), managed 14 assists, and had 13 steals but failed to block any shots. The Bulldogs from Louisiana Tech made 14 of their 19 attempts from the free-throw line (73.7%) and only succeeded with 2 of 28 shots from three-point range. In terms of fouls, the Owls committed 16, while Louisiana Tech had 20 fouls.
One standout performer for Kennesaw State was Jaden Harris, who recorded 18 points on 5 of 9 shooting, shot 55.6% from the floor, and dished out 1 assist in 29 minutes of play, also contributing 3 rebounds.
Kennesaw State enters the game with a season record of 21-13, averaging 83.4 points per game (31st in Division 1) and shooting 44.6% overall. They shoot 35.0% from three-point range (320 of 915) and 69.1% from the charity stripe. The Owls average 40.3 rebounds per game and have totaled 485 assists this season, ranking 119th in Division 1 for assists. They commit an average of 11.9 turnovers and 20.0 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Owls force an average of 12.2 turnovers per game and draw 20.1 fouls. They allow 33.2% on three-pointers and rank 239th in Division 1 for opponent points per game (76.1). Kennesaw State’s defense permits a field goal percentage of 40.7% (824 of 2,023) and surrenders 35.4 rebounds per contest, ranking 89th in college for assists given up, totaling 398 this season.
In their last match, the Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated Santa Clara 79-68. They recorded 20 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 32. Gonzaga turned the ball over 8 times and achieved 4 steals. Santa Clara accumulated 20 fouls, leading to 23 free-throw attempts for Gonzaga, who converted 13 for a rate of 56.5%. From three-point range, Gonzaga made 10 out of 25 attempts (40.0%). The Bulldogs shot 28 of 53 from the field, finishing at 52.8%. Santa Clara shot 38.2% overall, making 26 of 68 attempts, and managed to shoot 26.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 34, while also converting 7 of 8 free-throw attempts (87.5%). Gonzaga allowed Santa Clara to secure 33 total rebounds (13 offensive).
Mario Saint-Supery was a key player for Gonzaga, scoring 21 points in 31 minutes, delivering 4 assists. He shot 6 of 12 for a 50.0% field goal percentage and recorded 5 rebounds.
The Bulldogs possess a record of 30-3 this season. Offensively, they shoot an impressive 51.0% from the field, ranking 5th in college basketball. Gonzaga has scored 2,809 points this season, averaging 85.1 points per game, and they pull down 39.9 rebounds each contest. Their assist rate is at 18.3 per game (10th in college), and they average 9.7 turnovers. The Bulldogs also commit 16.8 fouls per game, with a free-throw percentage of 69.9%.
The Gonzaga defense ranks 18th nationally in points allowed, conceding only 66.0 per game. They force opponents into 14.5 turnovers per game and allow a shooting percentage of 39.5% (13th in college). The Bulldogs rank well against three-point shooting, permitting only 30.8% (256 of 832), while opponents hit 71.3% of their free-throw attempts. They give up 12.0 assists and 32.2 total rebounds each game, placing 72nd and 58th in college, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in today’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Kennesaw State (+21)
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