Simeon Cottle had 32 points to match his career high and Kennesaw State held off New Mexico State 80-77 in a Conference USA Tournament quarterfinal on Thursday night.

Adrian Wooley scored 28 points for the Owls but Kennesaw State fell to Liberty 81-79 on Friday in the Conference USA Tournament semifinals.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- — Simeon Cottle had 32 points to match his career high and Kennesaw State held off New Mexico State 80-77 in a Conference USA Tournament quarterfinal on Thursday night.

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gamecocks -3.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: Kennesaw State visits Jacksonville State after Simeon Cottle scored 24 points in Kennesaw State's 85-80 win against the ...