North Alabama takes on Kennesaw State following Johnson's 31-point game

Published Feb. 22, 2023 3:42 a.m. ET

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Kennesaw State Owls (21-8, 13-3 ASUN) at North Alabama Lions (18-11, 10-6 ASUN)

Florence, Alabama; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: North Alabama -2.5; over/under is 147.5

BOTTOM LINE: North Alabama faces the Kennesaw State Owls after KJ Johnson scored 31 points in North Alabama's 98-93 overtime victory over the Eastern Kentucky Colonels.

The Lions have gone 9-2 at home. North Alabama is 3-0 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The Owls are 13-3 against ASUN opponents. Kennesaw State has a 5-3 record in one-possession games.

The Lions and Owls square off Wednesday for the first time in ASUN play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Daniel Ortiz is averaging 14.1 points for the Lions. Jacari Lane is averaging 14 points over the last 10 games for North Alabama.

Chris Youngblood is shooting 47.3% and averaging 15.0 points for the Owls. Terrell Burden is averaging 14.1 points over the last 10 games for Kennesaw State.

LAST 10 GAMES: Lions: 9-1, averaging 79.3 points, 32.1 rebounds, 12.1 assists, 5.0 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 49.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.0 points per game.

Owls: 8-2, averaging 77.2 points, 31.6 rebounds, 13.5 assists, 7.9 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.1 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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