BOTTOM LINE: Kennesaw State and UC Irvine square off in Lethbridge, Alberta. The Anteaters have a 5-0 record in non-conference games. UC Irvine leads the Big West in rebounding, averaging 39.2 boards. Bent Leuchten leads the Anteaters with 10.4 rebounds.

UC Irvine has overcome an early deficit to take the lead back in this one. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Kennesaw State 43-27. UC Irvine entered the game having won five straight and they're just one half away from another.

Turnovers: 16 (Weir 4, Wright 4, Lue 2, Miller 2, Cottle, Gordon, Heard, Seals). Steals: 10 (Wooley 3, Seals 2, Wright 2, Gordon, Heard, Lue). Technical Fouls: Lue, 3:00 first. Percentages: FG .516, FT .667.

BOTTOM LINE: UC Irvine plays Kennesaw State at VisitLethbridge.com Arena in Lethbridge, Alberta. The Anteaters are 5-0 in non-conference play. UC Irvine leads the Big West with 30.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Bent Leuchten averaging 7.4.

Kennesaw State 5-1 Kennesaw State has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the UC Irvine Anteaters at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday at ENMAX Centre.