- Matchup: Kennesaw State Owls vs Sam Houston State Bearkats
- Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Venue: Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum, Huntsville, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Sam Houston State Bearkats (11-7) will aim to secure a victory against the Kennesaw State Owls (12-6) this Wednesday at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.
In their latest game, the Kennesaw State Owls triumphed over Western Kentucky with a final score of 81-65. The Owls committed 17 personal fouls, while Western Kentucky accumulated 23. Kennesaw State made 10 of their 33 attempts from beyond the arc, while Western Kentucky converted 65.2% of their free throws, hitting 15 of 23 attempts. The Owls pulled down 43 rebounds (including 9 offensive), although Western Kentucky had 35 total rebounds (9 offensive, 26 defensive) without a block. Kennesaw State recorded 15 assists but also created 7 turnovers along with 4 steals. On defense, they held Western Kentucky to 29.4% shooting from the field, allowing 20 successful shots out of 68. Kennesaw State finished the game with a shooting percentage of 40.7% (24 of 59) and converted 75.9% of their free throws by hitting 22 of 29 attempts.
RJ Johnson was a standout performer, finishing the game with 31 points on 8 of 18 shooting over 39 minutes of play. He also secured 9 rebounds and contributed 5 assists, finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.4%.
Kennesaw State enters this matchup with a record of 12-6 for the season. The Owls average 13.1 turnovers and commit 20.8 fouls per game. They average 45.0 rebounds per contest and have accumulated a total of 274 assists this season, ranking them 147th in the nation. From three-point range, Kennesaw State is shooting 34.7% (182 of 525) and boasts a free throw percentage of 69.6%. They are scoring an impressive 88.5 points per game, placing them 17th in Division I, while shooting 45.1% from the field.
On defense, the Owls force an average of 13.0 turnovers per game and draw 20.6 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 33.2% from long range and are ranked 254th in the nation in points allowed per game (76.3). Kennesaw State’s opponents are shooting 39.0% overall (437 of 1,120), and they give up approximately 36.1 rebounds per game as a team. They are ranked 19th in college basketball for allowing assists, yielding 194 on the season.
In their previous game, the Sam Houston State Bearkats secured a victory against FIU, ending with a score of 76-63. They managed to grab 27 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive boards for a total of 35. The Bearkats committed 16 turnovers but managed to record 10 steals. FIU committed 23 personal fouls, sending the Bearkats to the line 26 times, converting 14 for a rate of 53.8%. From three-point range, Sam Houston State connected on 10 of 29 attempts (34.5%). Overall, they finished the game with a field goal shooting percentage of 44.1%, going 26 of 59 from the floor. The Bearkats limited FIU to shoot 29.4% by allowing them to hit only 15 of 51 shots. They permitted FIU to convert 9 out of 21 three-pointers, while finishing with 24 out of 39 free throws (61.5%). Regarding rebounding, Sam Houston State conceded 39 total rebounds (13 offensive) to FIU.
Jacobe Coleman played a key role for the Bearkats, scoring 14 points in 28 minutes. He shot 6 out of 12, achieving a field goal percentage of 50.0%, along with 3 rebounds.
With a current win-loss record of 11-7, the Bearkats commit 18.9 fouls per game and have a free-throw percentage of 74.0%. They tally assists at a rate of 15.6 per game (ranking 105th in Division I) while averaging 12.6 turnovers per game. This season, Sam Houston State has amassed 1,514 points (84.1 per game) and averages 43.0 rebounds overall. Offensively, they boast a field goal percentage of 46.1%, ranking 140th in Division I.
Defensively, the Bearkats rank 198th in points allowed per game, permitting 74.1. They force 12.3 turnovers each game and hold opponents to a shooting percentage of 40.7% (45th in Division I). The Sam Houston State defense allows 30.6% shooting from three-point range (153 of 500), while opponents convert 69.7% of their free throw attempts. They allow 12.6 assists and 34.2 rebounds per game, ranking 116th and 164th in Division I, respectively.
Who will take the victory in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Kennesaw State
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