THE BASICS
Records: Kennesaw State (2-7, 0-1), Jacksonville (6-4, 1-0)
Score: Kennesaw State 4, Jacksonville 22
Key Players: Emily Hallberg (6 ground balls), Lucy Mills (3 draw controls and 1 ground ball), Olivia Hokanson (1 goal and 2 draw controls)
 
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THE STORYLINE: 
· The Owls began Atlantic Sun Conference play against the three-time defending champion Jacksonville Dolphins at Fifth Third Bank Stadium.

HOW IT HAPPENED: 
·The Dolphins came out very aggressive against the Owls on Friday, April 1 carrying a 15-1 lead into halftime.
· In the second half, Jacksonville expanded their lead, but the Owls never gave up holding JU scoreless the final 14:13 of the game while scoring three goals of their own to make the final score 22-4.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS: 
· Olivia Hokanson extended her goal-scoring streak to 15 straight games scoring with three seconds remaining in the game on an assist from Jackie Kisthardt.
· Emily Hallberg led the team picking up six ground balls against Jacksonville. The six ground balls is a career high for Hallberg.
· JU just edged out Kennesaw State in draw controls at 14-12. Lucy Mills led the Owls in that category winning three during the game.
 
UP NEXT
The Owls will be back at it against Stetson here at Fifth Third Bank Stadium on Sunday, April 3 at 1 p.m.

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Fifth Third Bank is the Official Bank of Kennesaw State Athletics. Fifth Third Bank Stadium, the signature athletics landmark on the Kennesaw State University campus, is a world-class facility that has been recognized as one of the premier multi-use outdoor athletics venues in the country. In the fall of 2015, it become the official home of Owls football team and is home to Owls soccer and lacrosse as well.