KENNESAW, Ga. (Interstat) — Kennesaw State held off Western Kentucky 72-69 in a Conference USA men’s basketball game Wednesday night at KSU Convocation Center.

The Owls, who led 37-36 at halftime, secured the win despite committing 13 turnovers. RJ Johnson led Kennesaw State with 19 points. Braedan Lue added 16 points and three blocks.

Grant Newell scored 15 points for the Hilltoppers, and Ryan Myers added 12. Western Kentucky shot just 29% from the field but stayed close by making 22 of 25 free throws.

Kennesaw State improved to 13-8. Western Kentucky fell to 11-10. An announced crowd of 1,636 attended.