Box Score

KENNESAW, Ga.- The Kennesaw State men's tennis team rolled to its second straight win at home on Sunday (Feb.24). KSU (2-3) took down Belmont 6-0 on the Betty Siegel Courts in Kennesaw.

"We did a really good job in the doubles of hanging in there and closing out courts one and two," Director of Tennis Matt Emery said."It was not our best doubles but I felt we were more confident and disciplined and that was the difference.It was tough as we didn't get to hit many balls during the week, especially outdoors. Today was about toughness, leaving any excuses at the door, and just taking care of the business. I'm proud of the guys for showing a lot of maturity in doing that."
 
The Owls took early control of the match winning the doubles point. After Belmont won the opening doubles match, KSU never looked back. Gaston Muhammad and Fermin Calvo Barcelo beat Zac Khan and Joan Valy 7-6 at No. 2. Moments later, Bryan Triana and Drew Lahey clinched the point with a 7-6 win over Marko Ilic and Hendrick Inno.

In singles action, the Owls dominated winning five matches. Gaston Muhammad pushed the Owls lead to 2-0 with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Joan Valy at No. 3.  Bryan Triana defeated Marko Ilic 6-2, 6-2 at No.2. Harvey Maughan clinched the win for the Owls with a 6-2, 6-2 win at No. 6 over Jake Briggs. Sebastian Osorio picked up his second win of the season with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Zak Khan. Fermin Calvo Barcelo fell behind early in the first set but bounced back to collect a 6-4, 6-3 win over Hendrick Inno.

The Owls will be in Atlanta,Ga. to take on Georgia State on Friday, March 1. First serve is set for 5 p.m.

RESULTS
Kennesaw State 6, Belmont 0
Singles competition
1. Fermin Calvo Barcelo (KSU) def. Hendrik Inno (BELM) 6-4, 6-3

2. Bryan Triana (KSU) def. Marko Ilic (BELM) 6-2, 6-2

3. Gaston Muhammad (KSU) def. Joan Valy (BELM) 6-1, 6-4

4. Lucas deTorres Curth (KSU) vs. Vincent Sterkens (BELM) 4-6, 3-1, unfinished

5. Sebastian Osorio (KSU) def. Zak Khan (BELM) 6-2, 6-2

6. Harvey Maughan (KSU) def. Jake Briggs (BELM) 6-2, 6-2

Doubles competition
1. Bryan Triana/Drew Lahey (KSU) def. Marko Ilic/Hendrik Inno (BELM) 7-6

2. Gaston Muhammad/Fermin Calvo Barcelo (KSU) def. Zak Khan/Joan Valy (BELM) 7-6

3. Grant Kelly/Vincent Sterkens (BELM) def. Lucas de Torres Curth/Harvey Maughan (KSU) 7-5

Match Notes:
Belmont 4-8
Kennesaw State 2-3
Order of finish: Doubles (3,2,1); Singles (3,2,6,5,1) 

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