Game 22	at Kennesaw State (5-16, 1-7 ASUN)
Date | Time	Saturday, February 9, 2019 | 2pm
Location | Arena	Kennesaw, GA | KSU Convocation Center
Live Video	ESPN+
Live Stats	In-game statistics (free)
All-time series	KSU leads 7-1
Game Notes	NJIT Notes (PDF) | KSU Notes (PDF)

NEWARK, NJ--NJIT (5-16, 2-6 ASUN) will look for a season sweep on Saturday, February 9 at 2pm when the Highlanders visit Kennesaw State (5-16, 1-7 ASUN) at the KSU Convocation Center.

NJIT is coming off a tough road loss against first-time opponent Liberty, 58-47, on February 2.  Graduate students Kelly Guarino and Tatianna Torres paced the Highlanders with 11 points each.  Guarino became ninth player in school history to reach the 1000-point milestone, in the fourth quarter, on a three-pointer at the 2:50 mark.

Watch Game Live on ESPN+
The game will be streamed live on ESPN+. Nathan McCreary, the voice of the Owl women, will handle the play-by-play with and color analysis from Autumn Johnson.

A simple way to find ESPN+ is on NJIT's official athletics website, www.njithighlanders.com. Near the middle of the home page under the headlines section, an upcoming events calendar lists scheduled NJIT contests. After finding the event, click the camera icon to the left of the event listing. That brings you to an ESPN+ portal where you can access the desired program.

All-Time Series
NJIT recorded the programs first all-time win over the Owls on January 5, when the Highlanders defeated the visiting Owls, 66-60, at NJIT's Wellness and Events Center.  Kennesaw State leads the all-time series, 7-1.

Scouting Kennesaw State
Kennesaw State enters Saturday's contest with a 5-16 overall mark, 1-7 in the ASUN.  The Owls will look to snap a six-game skid against the Highlanders.

The Owls last won on January 8 against Jacksonville, 75-55.

Kamiyah Street tops the Owls with 15.0ppg and steals with 63.  Her 15.0ppg ranks sixth in the ASUN and 63 steals paces the conference.

Alexis Poole, an ASUN all-freshmen team honoree last season, has been dominating in ASUN play this season. The sophomore is averaging 16.3 points per game (3rd in ASUN) and 7.9 rebounds (4th in ASUN).

Rookie guard Amani Johnson has made an impact early in her collegiate career as she has collected five Freshman of the Week awards.  Johnson is averaging 10.3ppg, 4.4rpg and leads the Owls with 27 three-point field goals.

Pink Day for KSU Athletics
"Trust me now, believe me later." - Coach Agnus Berenato

Kennesaw State women's basketball coach Agnus Berenato has watched her teams battle on the hardwood for 32 seasons, but now she is in the middle of a new battle off the court.

"Unfortunately, breast cancer, or cancer period, is not new to me. I am now a statistic and will do whatever it takes to beat this disease. My mother and brother passed from cancer and I have a sister who is a breast cancer survivor. The treatment is so good and the cure rate is so high. I am ready to fight. I have been an advocate for cancer patients my entire life, and will continue to educate the young ladies I coach about this terrible disease," said Berenato.

Join the Kennesaw State basketball teams as they play host to Pink Day on Saturday (Feb. 9) against NJIT to promote cancer awareness and start a new scholarship at KSU for a student who has battled cancer. To help us reach our goal of $50,000 to endow scholarship on Coach Berenato's behalf, Kennesaw State basketball is raising money through a silent auction, t-shirt sales, lantern sales and donations. To donate, click HERE.
 
Coach Berenato did not want Pink Day to only be about raising funds for a new scholarship but also about education. Prior to the game, fans can participate and take advantage of wellness screenings and cancer informational stations by WellStar. The Susan G. Komen Foundation will be represented at Pink Day.
 
Before the game, KSU Basketball is asking survivors and those who are remembering loved ones to join us on the court to be recognized and be on the court for lineups! We also invite survivors, loved ones and all fans to join us for a Pink Walk during halftime!

ASUN Preseason Coaches' Poll
After winning last year's ASUN Conference women's basketball championship title, FGCU was picked to repeat by the league's head coaches in the 2018-19. The Eagles garnered eight first-place votes among the head coaches in the league, while also being selected first in the media poll.

FGCU totaled 80 points in the coaches' poll to lead the way, while newcomer Liberty earned the final first-place vote and finished second place with 71 points.

Stetson came in third with 63 points while the Dolphins finished 10 points behind the Hatters in the coaches' poll with 53 points.

Kennesaw State and North Florida were picked fifth and sixth, respectively, while Lipscomb, North Alabama and NJIT rounded out the coaches poll selections.

Next Up
NJIT will have a quick turnaround and visit FGCU on February 12.  Tip-off is slated for 7pm on ESPN+.  In the first meeting in Newark, the Eagles defeated NJIT, 67-35.  FGCU owns a 10-0 all-time record against the Highlanders.