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.

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.

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.

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.