Black has 27 in Austin Peay's 85-69 win over Kennesaw State

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ja'Monta Black scored 27 points and made seven 3-pointers to help Austin Peay defeat Kennesaw State 85-69 on Thursday night.

Black added eight rebounds for the Governors (12-13, 5-5 Atlantic Sun Conference). Sai Witt scored 18 points and added eight rebounds. Dezi Jones shot 7 for 12, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 18 points, while adding six assists.

RJ Johnson led the Owls (13-11, 4-6) in scoring, finishing with 17 points. Quincy Adekokoya added 14 points and eight rebounds for Kennesaw State. Simeon Cottle also had 11 points.