2024–25 Kennesaw State Owls men's basketball team American college basketball season
The 2024–25 Kennesaw State Owls men's basketball team represents Kennesaw State University in the 2024–25 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Owls, led by second-year head coach Antoine Pettway, play their home games at the KSU Convocation Center near Kennesaw, Georgia in unincorporated Cobb County as first-year members of Conference USA.
Previous season
The Owls finished the 2023–24 season 15–15, 6–10 in Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) play, to finish in ninth place. As the No. 9 seed in the ASUN tournament, they lost to Jacksonville in the first round.
Offseason
Departures
Incoming transfers
2024 recruiting class
College recruiting information
Name
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Hometown
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High school / college
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Height
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Weight
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Commit date
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Ramon Seals #67 SF
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Tampa, FL
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SLAM School
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6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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185 lb (84 kg)
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Oct 6, 2023
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Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 78
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Adrian Wooley CG
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Cottondale, AL
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Paul W Bryant High School
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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155 lb (70 kg)
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Nov 1, 2023
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Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports:
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Braedan Lue PF
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Douglasville, GA
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Alexander High School
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6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
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195 lb (88 kg)
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Nov 11, 2023
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Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Mekhi Turner PF
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Atlanta, GA
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Maynard Jackson High School
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6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
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200 lb (91 kg)
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Sep 1, 2023
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Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Ricky McKenzie SG
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Marietta, GA
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Wheeler High School
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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185 lb (84 kg)
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Jul 14, 2023
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Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Jamil Miller SG
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Spokane, WA
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Gonzaga Prep
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6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
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N/A
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Apr 25, 2024
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Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Overall recruiting rankings:
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- Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
- In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:
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Roster
2024–25 Kennesaw State Owls men's basketball team
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Players |
Coaches
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Pos. |
# |
Name |
Height |
Weight |
Year |
Previous school |
Hometown
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G
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0
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Ramone Seals
|
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
228 lb (103 kg)
|
Fr |
SLAM Tampa
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Tampa, FL
|
G
|
1
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Ricardo Wright
|
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
185 lb (84 kg)
|
GS |
SMU
|
Eustis, FL
|
G
|
2
|
RJ Johnson
|
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
225 lb (102 kg)
|
So |
Grissom HS
|
Huntsville, AL
|
C
|
3
|
Andre Weir
|
6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
265 lb (120 kg)
|
RS Sr |
Florida Gulf Coast
|
Hollywood, FL
|
F
|
4
|
Mekhi Turner
|
6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
214 lb (97 kg)
|
Fr |
Maynard Jackson HS
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Atlanta, GA
|
G
|
5
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Simeon Cottle
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
165 lb (75 kg)
|
Jr |
Tri-Cities HS
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College Park, GA
|
F
|
6
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Frankquon Sherman
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6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
215 lb (98 kg)
|
So |
Grovetown HS
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Lincolnton, GA
|
G
|
7
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Chase Clemons
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6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
175 lb (79 kg)
|
So |
Etowah HS
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Woodstock, GA
|
G
|
8
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Ricky McKenzie
|
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
186 lb (84 kg)
|
Fr |
Wheeler HS
|
Marietta, GA
|
G
|
9
|
Eric Holland (W)
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5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
155 lb (70 kg)
|
Jr |
Rome HS
|
Rome, GA
|
G
|
10
|
Jamil Miller
|
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
199 lb (90 kg)
|
Fr |
Combine Academy (NC)
|
Spokane, WA
|
G
|
11
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Delaney Heard
|
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
209 lb (95 kg)
|
GS |
Alabama
|
Canton, GA
|
F
|
13
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Braedan Lue
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6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
223 lb (101 kg)
|
Fr |
Alexander HS
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Douglasville, GA
|
G
|
14
|
Adrian Wooley
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6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
180 lb (82 kg)
|
Fr |
Paul W. Bryant HS
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Tuscaloosa, AL
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F
|
25
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Rongie Gordon
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6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
220 lb (100 kg)
|
GS |
UAB
|
Montgomery, AL
|
F
|
30
|
Dozie Onyirimba (W)
|
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
196 lb (89 kg)
|
Fr |
McEachern HS
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Powder Springs, GA
|
G
|
31
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Charles Stone (W)
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
180 lb (82 kg)
|
Jr |
Columbus HS
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Columbus, GA
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- Head coach
- Assistant coach(es)
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (S) Suspended
- (I) Ineligible
- (W) Walk-on
Roster
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Schedule and results
Date time, TV
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Rank#
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Opponent#
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Result
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Record
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High points
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High rebounds
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High assists
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Site (attendance) city, state
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Non-conference regular season
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November 5, 2024* 7:00 p.m., ESPN+
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Toccoa Falls
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W 110–61
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1–0
|
22 – Lue |
9 – Gordon |
6 – Cottle
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Convocation Center (2,405) Kennesaw, GA
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November 9, 2024* 8:00 p.m., ESPN+
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at California Baptist C-USA/WAC Alliance
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L 84–88
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1–1
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26 – Cottle |
7 – Weir |
5 – Wooley
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Fowler Events Center Riverside, CA
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November 13, 2024* 7:00 p.m., ESPN+
|
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Bryan College
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W 94–59
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2–1
|
16 – Lue |
9 – |
7 – Wooley
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Convocation Center (1,505) Kennesaw, GA
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November 16, 2024* 11:00 a.m., ESPN+
|
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Presbyterian
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W 85–67
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3–1
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27 – Cottle |
11 – Lue |
4 – Cottle
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Convocation Center (1,136) Kennesaw, GA
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November 20, 2024* 7:00 p.m., ESPN+
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Abilene Christian C-USA/WAC Alliance
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W 84–78
|
4–1
|
22 – Cottle |
7 – Miller |
4 – Cottle
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Convocation Center (1,381) Kennesaw, GA
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November 24, 2024* 1:00 p.m., CBSSN
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No. 24 Rutgers
|
W 79–77
|
5–1
|
16 – Miller |
10 – Miller |
7 – Wooley
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Convocation Center (3,805) Kennesaw, GA
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November 28, 2024* 7:30 p.m., ESPN+
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vs. UC Irvine Western Slam
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L 59–76
|
5–2
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19 – Wooley |
6 – |
4 – Wooley
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VisitLethbridge.com Arena (704) Lethbridge, AB
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November 29, 2024* 7:30 p.m., ESPN+
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vs. Towson Western Slam
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W 67–63 OT
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6–2
|
18 – Miller |
7 – |
4 – Cottle
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VisitLethbridge.com Arena Lethbridge, AB
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November 30, 2024* 7:30 p.m., ESPN+
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vs. Kent State Western Slam
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L 60–67
|
6–3
|
17 – Cottle |
9 – Gordon |
4 –
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VisitLethbridge.com Arena Lethbridge, AB
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December 6, 2024* 7:00 p.m., ESPN+
|
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at Georgia State
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W 81–77
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7–3
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28 – Wooley |
7 – |
4 –
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GSU Convocation Center (1,642) Atlanta, GA
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December 18, 2024* 10:00 p.m., ESPN+
|
|
at Santa Clara
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L 74–94
|
7–4
|
25 – Wooley |
5 – |
7 – Cottle
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Leavey Center (1,047) Santa Clara, CA
|
December 21, 2024* 10:30 p.m., MW Network
|
|
at San Jose State
|
L 65–89
|
7–5
|
22 – Cottle |
15 – Miller |
4 – Gordon
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Provident Credit Union Event Center (1,767) San Jose, CA
|
December 29, 2024* 2:00 p.m., ESPN+
|
|
Brewton–Parker
|
W 112–77
|
8–5
|
32 – |
10 – Miller |
8 – Wooley
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Convocation Center (1,358) Kennesaw, GA
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Conference USA regular season
|
January 4, 2025 5:00 p.m., ESPN+
|
|
Jacksonville State
|
W 83–71
|
9–5 (1–0)
|
28 – Cottle |
12 – Gordon |
4 –
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Convocation Center (2,007) Kennesaw, GA
|
January 9, 2025 7:30 p.m., ESPN+
|
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at Middle Tennessee
|
L 79–84
|
9–6 (1–1)
|
24 – Wooley |
8 – Weir |
4 –
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Murphy Center (2,051) Murfreesboro, TN
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January 11, 2025 3:00 p.m., ESPN+
|
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at Western Kentucky
|
L 69–85
|
9–7 (1–2)
|
27 – Wooley |
10 – |
2 –
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E. A. Diddle Arena (3,047) Bowling Green, KY
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January 16, 2025 7:00 p.m., ESPN+
|
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Sam Houston
|
W 75–69 OT
|
10–7 (2–2)
|
25 – Wooley |
10 – Lue |
4 – Cottle
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Convocation Center (1,788) Kennesaw, GA
|
January 18, 2025 5:00 p.m., ESPN+
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Louisiana Tech
|
W 78–76
|
11–7 (3–2)
|
25 – Cottle |
9 – Weir |
4 – Wooley
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Convocation Center (1,707) Kennesaw, GA
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January 23, 2025 4:00 p.m., ESPN+
|
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at New Mexico State
|
W 69–56
|
12–7 (4–2)
|
23 – Wooley |
10 – Sherman |
3 –
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Pan American Center (4,599) Las Cruces, NM
|
January 25, 2025 9:00 p.m., ESPN+
|
|
at UTEP
|
L 71–73
|
12–8 (4–3)
|
19 – Cottle |
9 – Sherman |
5 – Cottle
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Don Haskins Center (5,351) El Paso, TX
|
January 30, 2025 8:00 p.m., CBSSN
|
|
Liberty
|
L 68–76
|
12–9 (4–4)
|
22 – Wooley |
13 – Weir |
5 – Wooley
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Convocation Center (3,151) Kennesaw, GA
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February 1, 2025 5:00 p.m., ESPN+
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FIU
|
W 73–67
|
13–9 (5–4)
|
18 – Wooley |
7 – Gordon |
5 – Cottle
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Convocation Center (2,155) Kennesaw, GA
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February 6, 2025 7:00 p.m., ESPN+
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Western Kentucky
|
|
|
|
|
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Convocation Center Kennesaw, GA
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February 8, 2025 5:00 p.m., ESPN+
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Middle Tennessee
|
|
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Convocation Center Kennesaw, GA
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February 13, 2025 7:30 p.m., ESPN+
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at Louisiana Tech
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Thomas Assembly Center Ruston, LA
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February 15, 2025 3:30 p.m., ESPN+
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at Sam Houston
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Bernard Johnson Coliseum Huntsville, TX
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February 20, 2025 7:00 p.m., ESPN+
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UTEP
|
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Convocation Center Kennesaw, GA
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February 22, 2025 5:00 p.m., ESPN+
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New Mexico State
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Convocation Center Kennesaw, GA
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February 27, 2025 7:00 p.m., ESPN+
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at FIU
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Ocean Bank Convocation Center Miami, FL
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March 1, 2025 1:00 p.m., CBSSN
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at Liberty
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Liberty Arena Lynchburg, VA
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March 8, 2025 3:00 p.m., ESPN+
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at Jacksonville State
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Pete Mathews Coliseum Jacksonville, AL
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Conference USA tournament
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March 11–15, 2025 TBA
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vs.
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Von Braun Center Huntsville, AL
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*Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses. All times are in Eastern.
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Sources:[1][2]
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