KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) RJ Johnson scored 25 points as Kennesaw State Owls beat Liberty Flames 74-65 on Thursday night.

Johnson also contributed five assists and three steals for the Owls (17-11, 9-8 Conference USA). Frankquon Sherman scored 18 points and added nine rebounds.

Brett Decker Jr. led the way for the Flames (23-5, 15-2) with 15 points. Liberty also got 14 points and four steals from JJ Harper. Colin Porter also had 11 points.

A 10-0 run in the first half gave Kennesaw State a five-point lead. The teams entered the break with Kennesaw State ahead 32-29, while Amir Taylor led his club in scoring with six points. Johnson's 3-pointer with 17:05 left in the second half gave Kennesaw State the lead for good at 39-36.

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