KENNESAW, Ga. (Interstat) — Kennesaw State erased a halftime deficit to edge Louisiana Tech 58-55 in a Conference USA men’s basketball game Saturday at KSU Convocation Center.

The Owls, who trailed 25-23 at the break, outscored the Bulldogs 35-30 in the second half to secure the win before a crowd of 1,827. Kaden Cooper led all scorers with 18 points for Louisiana Tech. Kennesaw State was paced by RJ Johnson’s 15 points and five assists, while Braedan Lue added eight points and five blocks.

The victory improved Kennesaw State to 16-11 this season. Louisiana Tech fell to 15-12. The Owls avenged a six-point loss to the Bulldogs last month.