Kennesaw State Edges Louisiana Tech in Close Contest
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · VyStar Arena
Kennesaw State Owls 58, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 55, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Kennesaw State Owls?
Kennesaw State Owls beat Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 58-55 at VyStar Arena on February 21, 2026.
Who was favored in Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Kennesaw State Owls?
Kennesaw State Owls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -278 (about 74% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Kennesaw State Owls narrowly defeated the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs with a final score of 58-55 at the VyStar Arena on February 21, 2026. This victory is particularly significant as it marks Kennesaw State's second win in their last three encounters with Louisiana Tech, improving their head-to-head record to 2-1 over the past two seasons.
Kennesaw State entered the game with a home record of 16-11, while Louisiana Tech had a record of 15-12. Both teams have shown mixed results in their recent performances. The Owls had a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, with an average of 79.6 points scored and 78.5 points allowed. They were coming off a victory against Missouri State, where they won 91-87, but had previously suffered losses to teams like Sam Houston and Middle Tennessee. Their recent form at home was 3-2, with a scoring average of 78.2 points and an average of 78.0 points allowed over their last five games.
On the other hand, Louisiana Tech had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, with an average of 70.7 points scored and 71.6 points allowed. They were on a one-game winning streak after defeating Jacksonville State 77-71. The Bulldogs' away performance was 2-3, and they had averaged 74.0 points scored and 75.2 points allowed in their last five games. Their previous encounter this season with Kennesaw State resulted in a win for Louisiana Tech, where they defeated the Owls 82-76 on January 23, 2026.
In terms of the betting market, DraftKings set the spread at Kennesaw State -5.5, with a total of 147.5 points for the game. The moneyline odds were -278 for Kennesaw State and 225 for Louisiana Tech, indicating a strong belief in the Owls' chances to secure a win at home.
The game conditions were competitive, with both teams showing resilience. In the second half, the score fluctuated, with Kennesaw State managing to maintain a slim lead. Key moments included Kaden Rickard's three-point jumper that put Kennesaw State ahead 53-51 and Jaden Harris's subsequent three-pointer that extended their lead to 56-53. The Bulldogs fought back, with AJ Bates making a layup to bring the score to 56-55, but Kennesaw State held firm, with Braedan Lue sealing the game with a floating jump shot.
Overall, this matchup showcased the intensity of college basketball, with both teams demonstrating their competitive spirit. Kennesaw State's ability to edge out Louisiana Tech in this close game will be a crucial confidence boost as they look to build on this victory moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | KENN -5.5 | 147.5 o -105 / u -115 | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +225 · Kennesaw State Owls -278 |
Leaders
- PointsRJ Johnson15Kennesaw State Owls
- AssistsRJ Johnson5Kennesaw State Owls
- ReboundsFrankquon Sherman6Kennesaw State Owls
- PointsKaden Cooper18Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
- AssistsAJ Bates5Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
- ReboundsKaden Cooper13Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Recent form
Kennesaw State Owls
Last 10: 5-5Streak W179.6 scored · 78.5 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W91-87at Missouri State BearsFeb 19
- L79-83vs Sam Houston BearkatsFeb 14
- L87-90vs Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersFeb 12
- L58-77at Jacksonville State GamecocksFeb 8
- W76-53vs New Mexico State AggiesJan 31
- W72-69vs Western Kentucky HilltoppersJan 29
- L76-82at Louisiana Tech BulldogsJan 23
- L87-93at Sam Houston BearkatsJan 22
- W81-65at Western Kentucky HilltoppersJan 17
- W89-86vs Florida International PanthersJan 15
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Last 10: 6-4Streak W170.7 scored · 71.6 allowed per game2-3 away
- W77-71vs Jacksonville State GamecocksFeb 19
- L64-77at Florida International PanthersFeb 14
- W79-78at Missouri State BearsFeb 13
- W87-78vs Sam Houston BearkatsFeb 7
- L63-72vs New Mexico State AggiesFeb 5
- L67-83at Sam Houston BearkatsFeb 1
- W69-59at UTEP MinersJan 29
- W82-76vs Kennesaw State OwlsJan 23
- L60-64at Jacksonville State GamecocksJan 17
- W59-58vs Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersJan 15
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 26-8 | - | 17-3 |
| Sam Houston | 22-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 20-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Western Kentucky | 18-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Middle Tennessee | 17-15 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 21-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Jacksonville State | 15-17 | 7 | 10-10 |
| New Mexico State | 16-16 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Missouri State | 16-18 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Florida International | 15-17 | 9 | 8-12 |
| UTEP | 11-20 | 8 | 7-13 |
| Delaware | 10-21 | 11 | 6-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | Kennesaw State Owls |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 18-57 | 20-57 |
| Field goal % | 32 | 35 |
| Three-pointers | 4-20 | 7-30 |
| Three-point % | 20 | 23 |
| Free throws | 15-19 | 11-18 |
| Free throw % | 79 | 61 |
| Rebounds | 44 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 16 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 21 |
| Assists | 10 | 12 |
| Steals | 10 | 8 |
| Blocks | 8 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 0 | 3 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 26 |
| Fouls | 19 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 7 |
| Lead changes | 8 | 8 |
| Time in front | 34 | 51 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half22-20Trey Simpson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half22-21Trey Simpson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half24-21Kaden Cooper makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 1st Half25-21Kaden Cooper makes free throw 1 of 1
- 1st Half25-23Frankquon Sherman makes driving layup (RJ Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half25-26RJ Johnson makes 24-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half26-26Will Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half27-26Will Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half28-26Jaylen Fenner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half29-26Jaylen Fenner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half32-26DJ Dudley makes 25-foot three point jumper (AJ Bates assists)
- 2nd Half32-28Frankquon Sherman makes 1-foot dunk (RJ Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half32-29Frankquon Sherman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half32-32Braedan Lue makes 23-foot three point jumper (RJ Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half32-34RJ Johnson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half34-34Melian Martinez makes 3-foot alley oop dunk
- 2nd Half34-36RJ Johnson makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half36-36Kaden Cooper makes 3-foot dunk (DJ Dudley assists)
- 2nd Half38-36AJ Bates makes 5-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half40-36Kaden Cooper makes 2-foot dunk (AJ Bates assists)
- 2nd Half40-37Jaden Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half40-38Jaden Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-38AJ Bates makes 20-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half42-41Jaden Harris makes 24-foot three point jumper (RJ Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half43-41Kaden Cooper makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-43Kaden Rickard makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half43-44Braedan Lue makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-45Braedan Lue makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-45Avery Thomas II makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half45-47Ramone Seals makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-47Kaden Cooper makes 3-foot dunk (AJ Bates assists)
- 2nd Half47-49Amir Taylor makes layup (Braedan Lue assists)
- 2nd Half47-50Braedan Lue makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-50Avery Thomas II makes 25-foot three point jumper (AJ Bates assists)
- 2nd Half51-50Kaden Cooper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-53Kaden Rickard makes 24-foot three point jumper (Frankquon Sherman assists)
- 2nd Half53-53AJ Bates makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half53-56Jaden Harris makes 24-foot three point jumper (Frankquon Sherman assists)
- 2nd Half55-56AJ Bates makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-58Braedan Lue makes 6-foot floating jump shot (Kaden Rickard assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Kennesaw State Owls, below favours Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.
Venue
- VyStar ArenaKennesaw, GA
- Attendance1827
- OfficialsChris Ford, Jabir Walker, Eric Lowe
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