KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State women's tennis was victorious over Jacksonville State with a 6-1 win on Friday morning. With the win, the Owls (12-5) collected their second ASUN conference victory of the season.
How it Happened
The Owls secured the doubles point with a 6-3 win from
Taylor Dean/
Kat Muzik and a 6-3 victory from
Ji Youn Lee/
Valentina Taddia .
Sofia Pinedo/
Soomin Kim were tied 5-5, but the set went unfinished when the Owls secured two doubles matches.
In singles play, KSU claimed three, two-set, victories to secure the overall win over the Gamecocks. Muzik defeated her opponent 6-2, 6-4, on court one.
Amulika Gottiparthy picked up her first win of the season defeating Balsen Kaya by a score of 6-3, 6-3 on court six. Taddia then sealed the match point and won 6-2, 6-3 on court four.
Lee and Pinedo were the last two singles matches to finish, both defeating their opponents to push the overall score to 6-1.
Next Up
KSU is back in action on Sunday, Apr. 10 as the team hosts Lipscomb on Senior Day. Match time is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at the Betty Siegel Courts.
Match Results
Kennesaw State 6, Jacksonville State 1
Singles competition
1.
Kat Muzik (KSUW) won 6-2, 6-4
2.
Taylor Dean (KSUW) fell 2-6, 3-6
3.
Ji Youn Lee (KSUW) won 6-2, 6-3,
4.
Valentina Taddia (KSUW) won 6-2, 6-3
5.
Sofia Pinedo (KSUW) won 6-4, 6-4
6.
Amulika Gottiparthy (KSUW) won 6-3, 6-3
Doubles competition
1.
Taylor Dean/
Kat Muzik (KSUW) won 6-3
2.
Ji Youn Lee/
Valentina Taddia (KSUW) won 6-3
3.
Sofia Pinedo/
Soomin Kim (KSUW) unfinished 5-5
Match Notes: Kennesaw State 12-5 (2-4), Jacksonville State 6-12 (2-4)
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