Hilltoppers Fall to Kennesaw State in CUSA Quarterfinals, Wrap up Season with 96-87 Loss - WNKY News 40 Television

Simpson puts up 26 in Kennesaw State's 96-87 victory over Western Kentucky in C-USA Tournament

Led by Trey Simpson's 26 points, the sixth-seeded Kennesaw State Owls defeated the No. 3 seed Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 96-87 in the Conference USA Tournament. Kennesaw State (19-13) plays No. 2 seed Sam Houston in the semifinals Friday.

Hilltoppers fall to Kennesaw State in CUSA quarterfinals, wrap up season with 96-87 loss - WNKY News 40 Television

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – WKU’s first matchup in the 2026 Conference USA Championships saw the team battle with Kennesaw State for the third time this season. After losing both times to the Owls in the regular season, the Tops were unable to turn things around in Propst Arena, falling in the quarterfinal matchup 96-87. Kennesaw State guard RJ Johnson, a native of Huntsville, opened the game with a pair of three-point baskets, feeling right at home and …

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WKU Falls to Kennesaw State in CUSA Championship Quarterfinals

WKU Hilltopper Basketball lost to Kennesaw State 96-87 in the Conference USA Championship Quarterfinals on Thursday at Propst Arena at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama.