SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Adama-Alpha Bal's 27 points helped Santa Clara defeat Kennesaw State 94-74 on Wednesday.

Bal shot 8 for 15 (6 for 11 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Broncos (7-5). Tyeree Bryan scored 14 points while shooting 4 for 7 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line. Elijah Mahi shot 4 of 6 from the field and 5 for 7 from the line to finish with 14 points.

Adrian Wooley led the way for the Owls (7-4) with 25 points. Braedan Lue added 18 points for Kennesaw State. Simeon Cottle had 14 points and seven assists.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Santa Clara hosts South Dakota and Kennesaw State goes on the road to play San Jose State.

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