KENNESAW, Ga.- The Kennesaw State women's tennis team clinched its first ASUN Conference match of the season with a 4-3 win over Stetson on Sunday afternoon.

"I've never been prouder of this team," Senior Brenna Reilly said. "We played with so much heart and so much passion. This is a monumental win, and I couldn't be happier that this was my last home match as an Owl."

KSU clinched the doubles point and three singles matches to secure the victory.

In doubles, Taylor Dean and teammate Paola Cortez got the Owls going defeating Danel Ashirova and Elodie Foster 6-2 on court one. Julianna Castellanos and Sofia Pinedo defeated Noa Cohen and Anais Gabriel to clinch the doubles point.

In singles, the Hatters took a 2-1 lead after securing two wins on courts five and four. Soomin Kim's straight set 6-4, 6-1 victory over Foster on court six would tie the match up 2-2.
Stetson extended their lead after Katie Kubicz defeated Ji Youn Lee in three sets 4-6, 6-1, 2-6 on court two.

The Owls tied it up 3-3 on court one after Taylor Dean fell in her second set but was able to come back and secure the point in a third set tie breaker 6-4, 6-7(1-7), 7-5. Cortez clinched the match on court three after falling in her first set 6-7(6-8), 6-3, 6-2.

"This is a huge win for us," Sophomore Taylor Dean said. "I am so proud of this team. The fight that every girl brought today was exactly what we needed to win this match. Everyone went the extra mile and it all paid off."

Next Up
The Owls will compete in the ASUN tournament quarterfinals on Saturday, April 17. The opponent and location will be announced later this week.