- Matchup: Georgia State Panthers vs Kennesaw State Owls
- Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
- Venue: KSU Convocation Center, Kennesaw, GA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Georgia State Panthers (1-8) are traveling to the KSU Convocation Center on Friday to face off against the Kennesaw State Owls (6-2).
In their most recent outing, the Georgia State Panthers suffered a loss to Mercer, finishing the game with a score of 78-67. The Panthers committed 25 personal fouls compared to 17 for Mercer. From beyond the arc, they hit only 7 of their 25 attempts. Mercer excelled at the free-throw line, converting 23 of 30 attempts for a 76.7% success rate. Additionally, Mercer secured 37 rebounds (12 offensive, 25 defensive) and recorded no blocks, while dishing out 11 assists and snagging 10 steals. Defensively, Georgia State allowed Mercer to shoot 41.4% from the field, resulting from their 24 out of 58 shooting performance. The Panthers managed 9 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and captured 7 steals. They grabbed 28 rebounds, with 6 coming from the offensive end. At the charity stripe, Georgia State hit 10 of 15 attempts, achieving a free throw percentage of 66.7%. Overall, the Panthers finished the game with a field goal percentage of 41.7% (25 of 60) and made 7 of their 25 three-point attempts.
Jakai Newton stood out in this match, scoring 18 points on 7 of 16 shooting while grabbing 8 rebounds in 28 minutes of play, achieving a field goal percentage of 43.8% along with 1 assist.
Currently, the Georgia State Panthers hold a record of 1-8 for the season, averaging 13.8 turnovers per game, and committing 20 personal fouls. The team is averaging 35.4 rebounds per contest and has recorded 98 assists this season, placing them 295th nationally. The Panthers are converting 28.4% of their three-point attempts (71 of 250) and 75.6% from the free-throw line. They average only 63.6 points per game (354th in the nation) with an overall shooting percentage of 35.1%.
Defensively, the Panthers force an average of 12.3 turnovers per game while committing 18.1 fouls. They limit opponents to 32.1% on three-point shooting and rank 218th in points allowed per game (75.2). Georgia State is allowing opponents a shooting percentage of 43.2% (236 of 546) and giving up 41.0 rebounds per game. They rank 277th in the country for assists allowed, surrendering 123 throughout the season.
The Kennesaw State Owls emerged victorious in their last match, defeating Jackson State 88-73. The Owls secured 25 defensive and 23 offensive rebounds, totaling 48 for the game. They recorded only 9 turnovers while making 6 steals. Jackson State committed 26 personal fouls, allowing Kennesaw State to shoot 39 free-throw attempts, from which they converted 25 for 64.1%. The Owls struggled from beyond the arc, making 9 of 37 attempts (24.3%) and shooting 39.7% overall with 27 out of 68 field goals. Defensively, they allowed Jackson State to shoot 34.5% (20 of 58) and permitted them a three-point shooting percentage of 28.0% (7 of 25), while successfully making 26 of 29 free-throw attempts (89.7%). Kennesaw State allowed Jackson State to secure 31 total rebounds, 7 of which were offensive.
Simeon Cottle made a notable impact for the Owls, scoring 28 points in 34 minutes on the floor, also providing 3 assists. He achieved a field goal percentage of 47.4% by sinking 9 of 19 attempts and collected 2 rebounds.
Kennesaw State holds a solid record of 6-2 this season. The Owls commit an average of 21.8 fouls per game and convert 66.5% of their free-throw attempts. They are assisting teammates 15.1 times per game (158th nationally) and are averaging 13.1 turnovers. Kennesaw State has scored a total of 759 points this season, averaging 94.9 points per game and totaling 47.3 rebounds per contest. Their offensive shooting percentage is 47.1%, ranking them 114th in Division 1.
Defensively, Kennesaw State allows opponents to shoot 33.9% from beyond the arc (59 of 174) and permit 76.2% shooting from the free-throw line. Averaging 9.8 assists and 35.6 rebounds allowed per game, they rank 18th and 225th respectively in those defensive categories. The Owls rank 259th in the nation for points allowed per game, giving up 77.1. They force an average of 14.4 turnovers per game and restrict opponents to 37.4% shooting from the field (21st in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Kennesaw State
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