By: KSU Sports Information
Box Score
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The Kennesaw State women's tennis team took down USC-Upstate today on the campus of the Spartans, by a score of 6-1. The Owls swept the doubles matches before winning five of six singles. It was the fourth consecutive conference win for the Owls (12-6, 4-2 A-Sun) and sixth straight win overall. The Spartans fall to 6-13, 3-4 in the A-Sun.
The Owls were led once again by senior captain Vera Shkundina, who raised her conference record to 6-0 this season with a straight sets win at the top spot. Also remaining unbeaten in A-Sun play were Owl No. 2 and No. 3,
Alexandra Apostu and
Virginie Stein. Picking up another convincing win at the No. 4 spot was
Jana Hueckinghaus, who won 6-1, 6-1.
The Owls will travel to ETSU on Saturday for a 2:00 p.m. matchup with the Bucs. The Bucs sit in the No. 2 spot in the conference standings with a 6-1 record, while the Owls are close behind in a tie for third at 4-2.