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 TennisMarch 14, 2015Kennesaw State vs. Alabama StateOlean Black Underwood Tennis Center ; Montgomery, Ala. Kennesaw State 7, Austin Peay 0 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
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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