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.

The Golden Flashes have a 5-1 record in non-conference play. Kent State has a 1-0 record in games decided by less than 4 points. The Anteaters are 6-0 in non-conference play. UC I

The Kennesaw State Owls face the Towson Tigers at VisitLethbridge.com Arena in Lethbridge, Alberta. Friday's meeting is the first of the season between the teams.

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.