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Kennesaw State Wins Amid Point-Shaving Scandal Fallout

1/30/2026

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Kennesaw State beat Western Kentucky 72-69 in its first home game since Simeon Cottle (guard for Kennesaw State) was implicated in a federal point-shaving investigation.
Head coach Antoine Pettway criticized the "predators" who recruit young athletes for illegal activities and called for accountability from the FBI.
Simeon Cottle was suspended indefinitely after being charged with bribery and conspiracy.
Pettway remains focused on resilience and teaching life lessons through adversity.

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Kennesaw State beat Western Kentucky 72-69 in its first home game since Simeon Cottle (guard for Kennesaw State) was implicated in a federal point-shaving investigation.
Head coach Antoine Pettway criticized the "predators" who recruit young athletes for illegal activities and called for accountability from the FBI.
Simeon Cottle was suspended indefinitely after being charged with bribery and conspiracy.
Pettway remains focused on resilience and teaching life lessons through adversity.