Kennesaw State wins at Presbyterian

Demond Robinson scored 22 points on 9-of-10 shooting from the field to help lead Kennesaw State to a 94-84 victory Saturday against Presbyterian in Clinton, South Carolina.

Robinson’s 22 included 12 on 3-point shots (4-of-5). Jamel King also scored 22 for the Owls (8-3). Simeon Cottle added 20 points, with half of those coming on free throws. Cottle was 10-of-13 from the line. It marked the first time in Kennesaw State history that three players scored 20 or more points in a game.

Kennesaw State, winners of four straight, shot 57.1% from the field and made 42.3% of its 3-point shots, and it scored 12 points off turnovers.

Presbyterian (7-5) tried to come back with a second-half rally after trailing 53-35 at halftime, but the Blue Hose fell short.

Saturday’s game was Kennesaw State’s first against Presbyterian. Next for the Owls is a home game against Brescia at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

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