Kennesaw fans at home and in North Carolina are rooting for the Owls

While Kennesaw State is battling in Greensboro, N.C. against Xavier, fans back home in Georgia are making noise in Kennesaw State University’s Convocation Center.

The AJC has journalists following the story in both venues, providing updated coverage on all of our platforms. Live stories are available throughout the afternoon on ajc.com and the AJC app. And subscribers will find full coverage in the Saturday morning ePaper edition.

Here’s a look at some of the early coverage and social media reaction from the Owl Nation.

AJC coverage from the Kennesaw State campus

Heartbreak, but mostly pride here, as Kennesaw State puts on show, but fall short. pic.twitter.com/0KULSYRR7L
— Vanessa McCray (@vanmccray) March 17, 2023

ExploreFrom Greensboro: Kennesaw State’s dream comes to an abrupt end

Final from #MarchMadness

Owl Nation, thank you for your incredible support this season. We love you 💛🖤#BONE | #HootyHoo 🦉🏀 pic.twitter.com/ja7Nu53yss
— Kennesaw State MBB (@KSUOWLSMBB) March 17, 2023

“This is not good for my blood pressure,” Kennesaw State alum says as we are down to final seconds. #marchmaddness #kennesawstate
— Vanessa McCray (@vanmccray) March 17, 2023

61-48 Kennesaw and these alums BELIEVE! #marchmaddness #hootyhoo pic.twitter.com/tf4m0pgpzB
— Vanessa McCray (@vanmccray) March 17, 2023

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Battle Tested & READY for @MarchMadnessMBB! 😤

"I want them to know we are tough. I want them to know that we are resilient" - @KSUOWLSMBB's Head Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim. 👏#ASUNBuilt | @ASUN_MBB | #OneKS 🦉 pic.twitter.com/WRiELnnhBX
— Atlantic Sun Conference (@ASUNSports) March 17, 2023

Halftime vibes are *very good* at Miller's Ale House in Kennesaw, where dozens of alumni are very pumped to be leading at half. #MarchMadness
— Vanessa McCray (@vanmccray) March 17, 2023

That was two separate 14-3 runs by Kennesaw State in the first half, including one to close the first 20 minutes.
— Chris Vivlamore (@CVivlamoreAJC) March 17, 2023

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— Kennesaw State (@kennesawstate) March 17, 2023

KSU hoops is looking good out there! @ksubasketball @kennesawstate #MarchMadness
— Rep. Phil Olaleye (@PhilForGeorgia) March 17, 2023

Let’s GO, @KSUOWLSMBB! 🫡🔥 https://t.co/F6UIxr0rjp
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) March 17, 2023

I’m at a @kennesawstate March Madness watch party, where alum are cheering on their team #hootyhoo pic.twitter.com/KgKTjkW0I2
— Vanessa McCray (@vanmccray) March 17, 2023

Kennesaw State University fans are cheering on the men's basketball team during the school's first NCAA Tournament appearance. https://t.co/QsbgOCdPJ2
— Atlanta News (@AtlNewsNow) March 17, 2023

It's game time for KSU! 🏀 Check out these photos of Kennesaw State's battle with Xavier in the NCAA Tournament today: https://t.co/9HOuKcXOrn

Let's go Owls! pic.twitter.com/GmKhH3wZSO
— Atlanta Journal-Constitution (@ajc) March 17, 2023

“HOOTY HOO BABY!” 🦉

Kennesaw State students are READY for the Owls’ first ever #MarchMadness appearance 👏#StudentSection pic.twitter.com/9oBDZylzpq
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 17, 2023

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