KENNESAW, Ga. (Interstat) — Florida Atlantic held off a late charge to defeat Kennesaw State 69-68 in a non-conference women’s basketball game Saturday at the KSU Convocation Center.

The visiting Owls built a lead with a strong third quarter but were outscored 16-8 in the final period, surviving a last-second possession by the home Owls to secure the win. Keyarah Berry led all scorers with 25 points for Kennesaw State. Destyne Jackson, Michiyah Simmons and Jess Moors all scored in double figures for Florida Atlantic, which improved to 2-0. Kennesaw State fell to 1-1.