- Matchup: New Mexico State Aggies vs Kennesaw State Owls
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw, GA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the KSU Convocation Center will be buzzing as the Kennesaw State Owls (13-8) clash with the New Mexico State Aggies (10-10).
In their most recent matchup, the New Mexico State Aggies faced Delaware, suffering a defeat with a score of 73-64. The Aggies managed a field goal percentage of 41.4%, hitting 24 of their 58 attempts, while converting 10 out of 30 three-pointers. At the free-throw line, they were successful on 6 of 8 attempts, giving them a rate of 75.0%. On the boards, they secured 27 rebounds, including 10 offensive ones. Additionally, New Mexico State tallied 17 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and recorded 6 steals in the game. Defensively, they allowed their opponents to shoot 53.2% from the field, giving up 25 of 47 shots. Delaware, conversely, had 8 assists and 8 steals while securing 23 rebounds (2 offensive, 21 defensive) but did not record a block. Delaware also excelled at the free-throw line, converting all 15 attempts. They managed 8 of 22 from beyond the arc. In total fouls, the Aggies committed 11 fouls compared to Delaware’s 7.
Anthony Wrzeszcz had a notable performance, scoring 20 points on 7 of 13 shooting. He played for 30 minutes, grabbed 3 rebounds, and had 1 assist, finishing with a shooting percentage of 53.8%.
New Mexico State enters this contest with a record of 10-10 for the season. The team averages 10.8 turnovers per game and commits 19.8 personal fouls. They gather approximately 37.7 rebounds per match and currently hold 274 assists this season, ranking them 250th in Division 1 for passing. The Aggies hit 34.5% of their three-point attempts (164 of 476) and achieve a free-throw percentage of 72.3%. Overall, they score an average of 76.5 points per game, placing them 186th in D-1, shooting 44.0% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Aggies force 12.0 turnovers each game and draw 16.7 fouls. They are currently ranked 17th in D-1, having allowed 218 assists from opponents this season. The Aggies concede a field goal percentage of 41.1% (449 of 1,093) and average 33.5 rebounds per game, while allowing a 30.7% shooting percentage from three-point range. In terms of points allowed, they rank 87th in college basketball, giving up an average of 70.1 points.
In their last outing, the Kennesaw State Owls triumphed with a final score of 72-69 against Western Kentucky. They pulled down a total of 37 rebounds (27 defensive and 10 offensive) and turned the ball over 13 times while recording 6 steals. Western Kentucky committed 22 fouls, allowing the Owls 30 free throw attempts, of which they converted 19 for a percentage of 63.3%. From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State successfully made 7 out of 16 attempts (43.8%). The Owls shot 43.4% overall, converting 23 of 53 attempts, while allowing Western Kentucky to shoot 29.0% on their field goals (20 out of 69). The Owls allowed Western Kentucky to secure 34 total rebounds, including 12 offensive ones.
RJ Johnson was instrumental for the Owls, scoring 19 points in 39 minutes, alongside contributing 4 assists. He shot 50.0%, making 6 out of 12 attempts and grabbed 3 rebounds.
Kennesaw State boasts a record of 13-8 this season. Offensively, the Owls are shooting 44.7% from the field, ranking 222nd nationwide. They have accumulated 1,828 points this season, averaging 87.0 points per game, and grabbing 43.9 rebounds per outing. Their assists average stands at 15.0 per game (129th nationally), with 12.7 turnovers each game. The Owls commit 20.4 personal fouls per game while shooting 69.4% from the charity stripe.
On defense, Kennesaw State allows opponents to shoot 34.0% from three-point range (165 of 486) while their opponents are converting 72.8% from the free-throw line. They yield an average of 11.4 assists and 36.2 rebounds per game, ranking 44th and 277th respectively in the nation. The Owls are 274th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, giving up 77.0 points. They force 12.5 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 39.9% from the field (27th in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Pick: Back New Mexico State
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