HOOVER, Ala. - The Kennesaw State women's tennis team traveled to Hoover, Ala. on Friday to take on UAB. The Owls fought hard but the Blazers walked away with the 5-2 victory.
 
How it Happened
Ema Baraniakova and Taylor Dean had a strong performance in the doubles competition defeating Vanessa Mellynchuk and Mackenzie White, 6-3. 
 
There were also other strong performances in singles play, as the Owls secured two points. Sofia Madrid [KSU] dominated Sydney Clarke [UAB] on court three, 6-4, 6-1. Izabelle Persson [KSUW] followed behind, claiming the 7-6, 3-6, 6-4 win over Annalisa Smith [UAB]. The Blazers were able to obtain four wins in the singles matches which led them to the victory.
 
 
Singles Competition

1. Adela Wasserbauerova [UAB] def. Taylor Dean [KSU] 6-3, 5-7, 6-1
2. Klara Kajabova [UAB] def. Terezia Baraniakova [KSUW] 7-5, 6-4
3. Sofia Madrid [KSUW] def. Sydney Clarke [UAB] 6-4, 6-1
4. Mackenzie White [UAB] def. Sofia Unger [KSUW] 6-3, 6-2
5. Izabelle Persson [KSUW] def. Annalisa Smith [UAB] 7-6, 3-6, 6-4
6. Vanessa Mellynchuk [UAB] def. Laura Nadaska [KSUW] 4-6, 6-3, 6-4

 
Doubles Competition

1. Ema Baraniakova / Taylor Dean [KSUW] def. Vanessa Mellynchuk / Mackenzie White [UAB] 6-3
2. Adela Wasserbauerova / Sydney Clarke [UAB] def. Sofia Madrid / Izabelle Persson [KSUW] 6-3
3. Klara Kajabova / Maggie White [UAB] def. Laura Nadaska / Sofia Unger [KSUW] 7-6

 
Match Notes
Kennesaw State 2, UAB 5
 
NEXT UP:
The Owls travel to Cullowhee, N.C. to take on Western Carolina, on Friday, Feb. 23.