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Men's Tennis By Danielle Jackson

MNT: Owls Sweep Alabama State in a 7-0 Road Victory

KSU Collects Fourth Straight Victory with the Win

KENNESAW, Ga. – The Kennesaw State men's tennis team dominated Alabama State in a 7-0 win on Saturday (Mar. 14) at the Olean Black Underwood Tennis Center in Montgomery, Ala.
 
Kennesaw State (5-5) won their fourth straight match in the win against the Hornets in Saturday's contest.
 
The Owls swept the doubles competition and continued their win streak throughout singles play.
 
Sophomore Simon Pritchard was the first Owl to post a singles victory, collecting a 6-2, 6-1 win over Patrik Cvik at the No. 1 position.
 
Freshman Will George made his dual-match debut in the sweeping victory. George clinched the match for the Owls with a 7-6, 6-4 victory over Digvijay Naruka at No. 6 singles.
 
Alejandro Valencia, Manuel Castellanos, Jake Bouchillon and David Durham also added to the teams' collective effort to put away the Hornets.
 
KSU will return to the court on Sunday (Mar. 15) to take on No. 58 ranked Troy in a 10 a.m. ET contest at the Olean Black Underwood Tennis Center in Montgomery, Ala.
 
 
NCAA Division I Men's Tennis
March 14, 2015
Kennesaw State vs. Alabama State
Olean Black Underwood Tennis Center ; Montgomery, Ala.
 
Kennesaw State 7, Austin Peay 0
 
Doubles
1. David Durham/Drew Wendel (KSU) def. Patrik Cvik/Jarred Thompson (ASU); 8-4
2. Manuel Castellanos/Alejandro Valencia (KSU) def. Takura Mlambo/Karlo Skvorc (ASU); 8-6
3. Simon Pritchard/Jorge Wilton (KSU) def. Adam Coyne/Ronald Mataba (ASU); 8-4
Singles
1. Simon Pritchard (KSU) def Patrik Cvik (ASU); 6-2, 6-1
2. Alejandro Valencia (KSU) def. Takura Mlambo (ASU); 6-4, 6-4
3. Manuel Castellanos (KSU) def. Ronald Mataba (ASU); 6-2, 4-6, 10-8
4. Jake Bouchillon (KSU) def. Karlo Skvorc (ASU); 6-3, 6-3
5. David Durham (KSU) def. Jarred Thompson (ASU); 6-1, 6-1
6. Will George (KSU) def. Digvijay Naruka (ASU); 7-6, 6-4
 
Order of Finish: Doubles: No. 2, No. 1*, No. 3 ; Singles: No. 1, No. 5, No. 6*, No. 4, No. 2, No. 3
Records: Kennesaw State (5-5) Alabama State (2-12)
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Jake Bouchillon

Jake Bouchillon

5' 10"
Sophomore
David Durham

David Durham

6' 1"
Sophomore
Simon Pritchard

Simon Pritchard

6' 1"
Sophomore
Drew Wendel

Drew Wendel

6' 2"
Sophomore
Jorge Wilton

Jorge Wilton

6' 0"
Junior
Alejandro Valencia

Alejandro Valencia

6' 0"
Freshman
Will George

Will George

6' 0"
Freshman
Manuel Castellanos

Manuel Castellanos

6' 4"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Jake Bouchillon

Jake Bouchillon

5' 10"
Sophomore
David Durham

David Durham

6' 1"
Sophomore
Simon Pritchard

Simon Pritchard

6' 1"
Sophomore
Drew Wendel

Drew Wendel

6' 2"
Sophomore
Jorge Wilton

Jorge Wilton

6' 0"
Junior
Alejandro Valencia

Alejandro Valencia

6' 0"
Freshman
Will George

Will George

6' 0"
Freshman
Manuel Castellanos

Manuel Castellanos

6' 4"
Freshman