By: Hunter McKay
Match 18: Kennesaw State (12-5) vs Jacksonville State (7-7)
Date:Â Friday, April 8; 2 p.m.
Location:Â Betty Siegel Courts | Kennesaw, Ga.
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Match 19: Kennesaw State (12-5) vs Lipscomb (4-11)
Date:Â Sunday, April 10; 2 p.m.
Location:Â Betty Siegel Courts| Kennesaw, Ga.
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Match Preview
The Kennesaw State men's tennis team looks to get back on track in ASUNÂ Conference play as they host two matches over the weekend including a Senior Day matchup against Lipscomb.
The Owls will play Jacksonville State (Apr. 8) and Lipscomb (Apr. 10). KSU will honor
Sergio Ingles,
Matthew Terry and
Kevin Patel prior to Sunday's match.
KSU enters Friday's matchup winners of eight of the last ten matches.
Impressive Start in Singles Play
KSU has opened the season with a 59-32 singles play record. Nine different players have recorded wins for the Owls this season. Three Owls have also reached double digit wins includingÂ
Hugo Salmeron (12-2), Â
Matthew Terry (10-2) and
Raul Garcia (10-4).Â
Scouting Jacksonville State
JSU has dropped three of its last five matches. Jacksonville State has posted a record of 3-4 on the road this year with an overall record of 7-7. The Gamecocks last fell to Stetson 3-4 on Apr. 3.
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Scouting Lipscomb
Lipscomb is 4-11 this season falling in their last four matchups. The Bison last dropped their ASUN conference match against UNF 0-7 on Apr. 3.
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The Series
KSU and JSU will meet for the 12th time on Friday. The Owls lead the series 8-3, last defeating the Gamecocks 4-2 during the 2021 season.
The matchup between KSU and Lipscomb will be the 14th meeting between the two programs. KSU leads the series 8-5. The Owls last won 5-2 during the 2019 season.
The Last Time Out
The Kennesaw State men's tennis team fell 5-2 to FGCU on Sunday, Apr. 3. KSU picked up the doubles point but dropped five singles matches.
Next Up
KSU continues ASUN conference play as it travels to North Alabama on Thursday, Apr. 14. Match time is set for 3 p.m. in Florence , AL., at the UNA Varsity Tennis Courts.
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