KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Amir Taylor had 19 points in Kennesaw State’s 88-79 win over Winthrop on Tuesday.

Taylor had nine rebounds for the Owls (3-0). Levi Ball scored 19 points and added three steals. Kaden Rickard shot 5 for 9 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points.

Keshawn Fisher led the way for the Eagles (0-3) with 27 points. Seifeldin Hendawy added 22 points and seven rebounds, and George Natsvlishvili finished with eight points and two steals.

Ball scored eight points in the first half and Kennesaw State went into halftime trailing 33-32. Taylor’s 17-point second half helped Kennesaw State finish off the nine-point victory.

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Winthrop: hosts Jackson State on Saturday.

Kennesaw State: hosts LaGrange on Thursday.