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KENNESAW, Ga. – The Kennesaw State women's tennis team defeated Chattanooga 6-1 on Sunday on the Betty Siegel Courts. The win was the Owls first over the Mocs in program history.
 
"Another great team win today over a well-coached team," assistant coach Kirsten Lewis said. "Really proud of these women and how they are handling tough situations in matches. I thought everyone did an amazing job competing at each spot in singles and doubles and that was the difference."
 
KSU picked up the doubles point and five singles matches to secure the victory.

The Owls picked up the doubles point with wins on courts one and two. On court one Paola Cortez and Ji Youn Lee defeated Emma Van Heel and Caroline Gibbens 6-3. On court two Taylor Dean and Valentina Taddia clinched the point over Jessie Young and Bogdana Zaporozhets.

Soomin Kim got the Owls going in singles with a win straight sets over Grace Anne Dunavant 6-1, 6-1 on court six. KSU extended their lead at court five when Sofia Pinedo defeated Callie Billman in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 and on court two when Ji Youn Lee defeated Emma Van Heel 6-1, 6-1.  

UTC picked up their only singles win on court four. Taylor Dean and Valentina Taddia each won their matches in three sets.

"The team felt great going into singles with winning the doubles for the time this season," Lewis said. "We're definitely excited to get back out on the road next week in North Carolina."

The Owls will travel to North Carolina taking on Davidson Wednesday (March 10) and Charlotte on Thursday (March 11).

Kennesaw State 6, Chattanooga 1

Singles competition
1.Taylor Dean (KSUW) def. Jessie Young (UTC) 6-4, 1-6, 6-3
2. Ji Youn Lee (KSUW) def. Emma Van Hee (UTC) 6-2, 6-2
3. Bogdana Zaporozhets (UTC) def. Paola Cortez (KSUW) 6-4, 6-4
4. Valentina Taddia (KSUW) def. Caroline Gibbens (UTC) 7-5, 2-6, 10-8
5. Sofia Pinedo (KSUW) def. Callie Billman (UTC) 6-4, 6-4
6. Soomin Kim (KSUW) def. Grace Anne Dunavant (UTC) 6-1, 6-1

Doubles competition
1. Paola Cortez/Ji Youn Lee (KSUW) def. Emma Van Hee/Caroline Gibbens (UTC) 6-3
2. Taylor Dean/Valentina Taddia (KSUW) def. Jessie Young/Bogdana Zaporozhets (UTC) 6-4
3. Soomin Kim/Sofia Pinedo (KSUW) vs. Callie Billman/Wilma Bergqvist (UTC) 5-5, unfinished

Match Notes: Chattanooga 7-3 Kennesaw State 3-5 Order of finish: Doubles (1,2); Singles (6,5,2,3,1,4)

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