Johnson scores 27 as North Alabama takes down Kennesaw State 90-84

Published Jan. 24, 2024 11:26 p.m. ET

Associated Press

KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — KJ Johnson had 27 points in North Alabama's 90-84 win against Kennesaw State on Wednesday night.

Johnson shot 6 of 12 from the field and 14 for 15 from the line for the Lions (8-12, 2-4 Atlantic Sun Conference). Tim Smith Jr. added 19 points while shooting 7 for 9, including 5 for 7 from beyond the arc, and also had three steals. Dallas Howell had 12 points and shot 4 for 11, including 4 for 9 from beyond the arc.

Terrell Burden led the Owls (13-7, 4-2), finishing with 37 points, four assists and three steals. Jamel King added 14 points for Kennesaw State. Simeon Cottle put up 10 points and eight rebounds.

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