Box Score

KENNESAW, Ga. -The Kennesaw State men's tennis team defeated NJIT, 6-1, on senior day Thursday at the Betty Siegel Courts.
The win secures the Owls a spot in next weekend's ASUN Tennis Tournament in Jacksonville.
KSU honored seniors Manuel Castellanos and Corey Smith during the match.

"I am really proud of our seniors not only for what they did today but for what they have done during their whole careers," said Director of Tennis Eduardo Rincon. "These are two guys who are going to be successful in life no matter what they do."
The Owls took control of the match early securing the doubles point. Fermin Calvo Barcelo and Manuel Castellanos made quick work of Jan Cimrman and Abdullah Fouad (NJIT) 6-0 at No.1 doubles. Drew Lahey and Bryan Triana (KSU) snuck past Tomi Antoljak and Zac Castagna, 7-6 at No.2 doubles.

In singles, the reigning ASUN Player of the Week, Fermin Calvo Barcelo was able to beat Tomi Antoljak 6-3, 6-1 to win his 12th consecutive singles match at No.1 singles. Lucas de Torres Curth defeated Jan Cimrman 6-1, 6-3 at No.2 singles. Corey Smith got past Lukas Zvikas  4-6, 6-2, 10-8 in a third set tiebreaker at No.3 singles. Bryan Triana picked up a straight-sets win over Abdullah Fouad (NJIT) 6-3, 6-1. At No.5 singles, Drew Lahey came back from a set down to take down Zac Castagna 6-4, 2-6, 10-3.

The Owls will head to Spartanburg, S.C. to close out ASUN Conference play on Saturday (Apr.14) at 6 p.m.  

RESULTS 

Kennesaw State 6, NJIT 1

Singles
1. Fermin Calvo Barcelo (KSU) def. Tomi Antoljak (NJIT) 6-3, 6-1
2. Lucas de Torres Curth (KSU) def. Jan Cimrman (NJIT) 6-1, 6-3
3. Corey Smith (KSU) def. Lukas Zvikas (NJIT) 4-6, 6-2, 10-8
4. Bryan Triana (KSU) def. Abdullah Fouad (NJIT) 6-3, 6-1
5. Drew Lahey (KSU) def. Zac Castagna (NJIT) 6-4, 2-6, 10-3
6. Richard Rangga (NJIT) def. Manuel Castellanos (KSU) 7-6, retired

 Doubles
1. Fermin Calvo Barcelo/Manuel Castellanos (KSU) def. Jan Cimrman/Abdullah Fouad (NJIT) 6-0
2. Drew Lahey/Bryan Triana (KSU) def. Tomi Antoljak/Zac Castagna (NJIT) 7-6
3. Richard Rangga/Aleksa Petrovic (NJIT) def. Lucas de Torres Curth/Corey Smith (KSU) 7-6

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