Kennesaw State extends home win streak to eight straight games

Owls defeat New Mexico State, 76-53

The Owls celebrate late in during the second half of an Conference USA basketball game against Western Kentucky Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

By AJC Sports

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Behind a game-high 20 points from RJ Johnson, Kennesaw State defeated New Mexico State Saturday at VyStar Arena, 76-53.

The victory stretched the Owls win streak a home to eight straight games. Their last (and only) home loss this season came back on Nov. 11 against USF.

Kennesaw State, which led most of the way, led by 19 points at the half (43-24) and never trailed in the second half.

Johnson added nine rebounds and seven assists for the Owls (14-8, 6-5 Conference USA). Jaden Harris scored 16 points and Frankquon Sherman added 11 points.

Jemel Jones finished with 13 points for the Aggies (10-11, 3-8). New Mexico State also got 10 points and 10 rebounds from Julius Mims. Chris Terrell had seven points and two steals.

Kennesaw State took the lead with 12:14 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Johnson led their team in scoring with 14 points in the first half to help put the Owls up 43-24 at the break. Sherman scored eight second-half points.

Material from The Associated Press was used in this article.

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