Simeon Cottle scores 30 in Kennesaw State victory

Simeon Cottle’s 30 points led host Kennesaw State over Western Kentucky 76-69 on Thursday night.

Cottle added five rebounds for the Owls (14-9, 6-4 Conference USA). Adrian Wooley scored 23 points while going 7 of 13 from the floor, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and 6 for 7 from the line and added 11 rebounds. Frankquon Sherman had 10 points and shot 3 of 6 from the field and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line.

Don McHenry finished with 30 points, six rebounds and two steals for the Hilltoppers (14-9, 5-5). Western Kentucky also got 13 points and six rebounds from Khristian Lander. Braxton Bayless finished with 10 points.

Kennesaw State hosts Middle Tennessee on Saturday.

About the Author

The Associated Press

Dixon delivers late as No. 16 North Carolina wins 67-64 at No. 18 Kentucky

Derek Dixon made a tiebreaking layup with 16 seconds remaining and scored five of North Carolina’s last six points to lift the No. 16 Tar Heels to a 67-64 win at No.

Kennesaw State closes regular season with a win for the ages

Kennesaw State beat Liberty 48-42 in double overtime in their regular-season finale. The Owls will face Jacksonville State in the CUSA title game next Friday.