Stetson visits Kennesaw State after Johnston's 38-point game

Published Feb. 22, 2022 1:42 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Stetson Hatters (11-16, 5-9 ASUN) at Kennesaw State Owls (11-16, 6-8 ASUN)

Kennesaw, Georgia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Stetson visits the Kennesaw State Owls after Chase Johnston scored 38 points in Stetson's 88-82 loss to the Liberty Flames.

The Owls have gone 8-6 in home games. Kennesaw State scores 74.1 points and has outscored opponents by 4.3 points per game.

The Hatters are 5-9 in ASUN play. Stetson ranks sixth in the ASUN with 23.7 defensive rebounds per game led by Christiaan Jones averaging 4.7.

The teams play for the second time this season in ASUN play. The Owls won the last meeting 77-49 on Jan. 15. Kasen Jennings scored 13 points points to help lead the Owls to the win.

TOP PERFORMERS: Terrell Burden is averaging 11.3 points and 4.7 assists for the Owls. Chris Youngblood is averaging 14.1 points and 5.2 rebounds while shooting 49.5% over the past 10 games for Kennesaw State.

Johnston averages 3.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Hatters, scoring 14.7 points while shooting 40.8% from beyond the arc. Jones is averaging 14.2 points and seven rebounds over the last 10 games for Stetson.

LAST 10 GAMES: Owls: 3-7, averaging 69.1 points, 31.3 rebounds, 13.5 assists, 5.2 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.3 points per game.

Hatters: 4-6, averaging 74.2 points, 34.4 rebounds, 14.2 assists, 5.7 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 77.6 points.

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