Kennesaw State beats No. 24 Rutgers 79-77 in program’s 1st home game against ranked team
Rutgers guard Dylan Harper (2) defends against Kennesaw State guard Adrian Wooley (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Erik Rank)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Erik Rank]
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Jamil Miller had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Kennesaw State dominated No. 24 Rutgers and held on for a 79-77 win in the first home game against a ranked opponent in the program’s history. Kennesaw State was up by as many as 21 points and led for all but about seven minutes at the beginning of the game. Simeon Cottle had 15 points and Ricardo Wright scored 14. The Scarlet Knights fought back in the second half with strong efforts from freshmen Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, who finished with 21 and 17 points, respectively.
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Kennesaw State guard Adrian Wooley (14) attempts to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Erik Rank)
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