KENNESAW, Ga. (Interstat) — Kennesaw State used a strong fourth quarter to pull away from South Carolina Upstate for a 55-41 victory in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Friday at the KSU Convocation Center. The Owls outscored the Spartans 18-8 in the final period to secure the win.

Shania Nichols led all scorers with 20 points for Kennesaw State. Cassie Gallagher scored 17 points for South Carolina Upstate, and Emma Blair added 12. The Owls improved to 3-2 overall, while the Spartans fell to 3-6. An announced crowd of 471 attended the game.