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.
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Kennesaw State (5-5) won their fourth straight match in the win against the Hornets in Saturday's contest.
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The Owls swept the doubles competition and continued their win streak throughout singles play.
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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.
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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.
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Alejandro Valencia,
Manuel Castellanos,
Jake Bouchillon and
David Durham also added to the teams' collective effort to put away the Hornets.
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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.
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NCAA Division I Men's TennisMarch 14, 2015Kennesaw State vs. Alabama StateOlean Black Underwood Tennis Center ; Montgomery, Ala.Â
Kennesaw State 7, Austin Peay 0Â
Doubles1.
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
Singles1.
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
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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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