By: Hunter McKay
Box Score
KENNESAW, Ga. - The Kennesaw State women's tennis team clinched a 4-3 win over ASA Miami for their first win of the season at the Betty Siegel Courts on Saturday (Feb. 15).
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 "We did a great job again in doubles of competing at all three spots and coming out fast and aggressive," Director of Tennis
Matt Emery said. "Sofia did a great job of getting her first collegiate win against a good player. ASA is a very talented team, so this was a good win today."
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The Owls picked up the doubles point over ASA Miami with a 6-1 win by
Taylor Dean and
Paola Cortez at No. 1 and a 6-2 win by
Brenna Reilly and
Elle Baker at No. 3.
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 Reilly got the Owls going in singles with a 6-0, 6-1 win over Flavia Rodas at No. 6. Jarrett shut down Gwendolen Sior with a 6-2, 6-1 win at No. 5 to give the Owls a 3-1 lead.
Sofia Pinedo clinched the winning point for the Owls in a third set tie breaker 7-6 (7-0) over Saara Kunakunova.
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The women's tennis team will play UNC Ashville on Sunday (Mar. 1) on the Betty Siegel Courts at 1 p.m. Admission is free.
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Kennesaw State 4, ASA Miami 3
Singles competition
1. Ji Youn Lee (ASAM) def.
Taylor Dean (KSU) 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (7-5)
2. Soomin Kim (ASAM) def.
Paola Cortez (KSU) 6-4, 7-5
3. Tatiana Simova (ASAM) def.
Juliana Castellanos (KSU) 6-4, 4-1, retired
4.
Sofia Pinedo (KSU) def. Saara Kunakunova (ASAM) 6-3, 7-6 (7-0)
5.
Aspen Jarrett (KSU) def. Gwendolen Sior (ASAM) 6-2, 6-1
6.
Brenna Reilly (KSU) def. Flavia Rodas (ASAM) 6-0, 6-1
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Doubles competition
1.
Taylor Dean/
Paola Cortez (KSU) def. Ji Youn Lee/Soomin Kim (ASAM) 6-1
2.
Aspen Jarrett/
Juliana Castellanos (KSU) vs. Saara Kunakunova/Tatiana Simova (ASAM) 2-4, unfinished
3.
Brenna Reilly/
Elle Baker (KSU) def. Gwendolen Sior/Flavia Rodas (ASAM) 6-2
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Match Notes
ASA Miami 2-1
Kennesaw State 1-8
Order of finish: Doubles (1,3); Singles (6,3,5,4,2,1)
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