Photos: Kennesaw State edges Georgia State

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Photos: Kennesaw State edges Georgia State

Photos from the Georgia State vs. Kennesaw State basketball game on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. The Owls prevailed 81-77.

Kennesaw State guard Simeon Cottle (5) reacts after their win against Georgia State at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State head coach Antoine Pettway reacts after their win against Georgia State at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Simeon Cottle (5) reacts after their win against Georgia State at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State fans dressed as bananas cheer during the second half against Georgia State at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Simeon Cottle (5) reacts after their win against Georgia State at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State players and fans react after Kennesaw State forward Braedan Lue (not pictured) made a three-point shot during the second half against Georgia State at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Simeon Cottle (5) attempts a shot against Georgia State center Cesare Edwards (4) during the second half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Adrian Wooley (14) drives against Georgia State guard Malachi Brown (22) during the second half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Adrian Wooley (14) reacts as he drives against Georgia State guard Malachi Brown (22) during the second half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Simeon Cottle (5) drives against Georgia State forward Clash Peters (21) during the second half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Simeon Cottle (5) attempts a shot against Georgia State center Cesare Edwards (4) during the second half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Adrian Wooley (14) battles for an offensive rebound against Georgia State guard Malachi Brown (22) and Georgia State forward Nick McMullen (33) during the second half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia State head coach Jonas Hayes watches during the second half of their loss against Kennesaw State at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Simeon Cottle (5) attempts a shot against Georgia State forward Nick McMullen (33) and Georgia State forward Zarique Nutter (7) during the second half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Simeon Cottle (5) is shown during a break in their game against Georgia State center Cesare Edwards (4) during the first half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. The game between Kennesaw State and Georgia State is referred to as the I-75 Challenge. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State forward Rongie Gordon (25) fights for a loose ball against Georgia State guard Toneari Lane (11) during the second half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State forward Braedan Lue (13) attempts a three-point shot during the second half against Georgia State at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State forward Braedan Lue (13) blocks a shot attempt by Georgia State center Cesare Edwards (4) during the first half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. The game between Kennesaw State and Georgia State is referred to as the I-75 Challenge. The Owls prevailed 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Simeon Cottle (5) drives against Georgia State guard Darnell Evans (8) during the first half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. The game between Kennesaw State and Georgia State is referred to as the I-75 Challenge. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia State head coach Jonas Hayes reacts to a play to end the first half against Kennesaw State at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. The game between Kennesaw State and Georgia State is referred to as the I-75 Challenge. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Adrian Wooley (14) attempts a shot against Georgia State guard Jelani Hamilton (10, top) and Georgia State forward Clash Peters (21) during the second half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State head coach Antoine Pettway talks with Kennesaw State guard Ricardo Wright (1) during the first half against Georgia State at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. The game between Kennesaw State and Georgia State is referred to as the I-75 Challenge. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia State guard Toneari Lane (11) attempts a shot against Kennesaw State guard Simeon Cottle (5) during the first half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. The game between Kennesaw State and Georgia State is referred to as the I-75 Challenge. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Adrian Wooley (14) grabs an offensive rebound against Georgia State guard Jelani Hamilton (10, top) and Georgia State forward Clash Peters (21) during the second half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia State forward Zarique Nutter (7) and Kennesaw State guard Simeon Cottle (5) battle for a rebound during the first half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. The game between Kennesaw State and Georgia State is referred to as the I-75 Challenge. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia State head coach Jonas Hayes talks with Georgia State guard Darnell Evans (8) during the first half against Kennesaw State at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. The game between Kennesaw State and Georgia State is referred to as the I-75 Challenge. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Adrian Wooley (14) attempts a shot against Georgia State center Cesare Edwards (4) during the second half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Adrian Wooley (14) drives against Georgia State guard Darnell Evans (8) during the first half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. The game between Kennesaw State and Georgia State is referred to as the I-75 Challenge. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia State head coach Jonas Hayes greets Kennesaw State head coach Antoine Pettway before their game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. The game between Kennesaw State and Georgia State is referred to as the I-75 Challenge. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia State forward Zarique Nutter (7) attempts a shot against Kennesaw State guard Ricardo Wright (1) during the first half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. The game between Kennesaw State and Georgia State is referred to as the I-75 Challenge. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia State forward Zarique Nutter (7) attempts a shot against Kennesaw State forward Rongie Gordon (25) during the second half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. The game between Kennesaw State and Georgia State is referred to as the I-75 Challenge. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Adrian Wooley (14) attempts a dunk against Georgia State center Cesare Edwards (4) during the first half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. The game between Kennesaw State and Georgia State is referred to as the I-75 Challenge. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Adrian Wooley (14) attempts a shot against Georgia State guard Malachi Brown (22) and Georgia State center Cesare Edwards (4) during the first half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. The game between Kennesaw State and Georgia State is referred to as the I-75 Challenge. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia State center Cesare Edwards (4) grabs a defensive rebound against Kennesaw State center Andre Weir (3) and Kennesaw State forward Braedan Lue (13) during the first half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Simeon Cottle (5) attempts a shot against Georgia State guard Toneari Lane (11) during the first half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Adrian Wooley (14) attempts a shot against Georgia State center Cesare Edwards (4) during the first half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

Kennesaw State center Andre Weir (3) battles for an offensive rebound against Georgia State guard Toneari Lane (11, bottom left), Georgia State center Cesare Edwards (4, center), and Georgia State forward Nick McMullen (33) during the second half at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

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Kennesaw State guard Simeon Cottle (5) reacts after their win against Georgia State at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

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