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March Madness: Kennesaw State wins Conference USA tournament, earns NCAA Tournament bid

Bracket challenge FILE PHOTO: A general view of the NCAA March Madness logo during the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament between the Colorado State Rams and the Maryland Terrapins at Climate Pledge Arena on March 23, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) (Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Kennesaw State Owls men’s basketball team is going back to the big dance.

The Owls defeated Louisiana Tech, 71-60, to win their first Conference USA tournament championship and earn an automatic big for the NCAA Men’s Tournament.

Jaden Harris led Kennesaw State with 18 points and Amir Taylor added 17 points.

Kennesaw State, who made its first tournament appearance in 2023, will learn its seeding, first-round destination and opponent on Sunday.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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