Kennesaw, GA - The Owls are set to host former Atlantic Sun Conference foe Jacksonville State on Saturday, March 2. Kennesaw State is coming off a 2-1 record from last weekend's trio of matches, securing their last win Sunday, against Presbyterian.
 
Match 7: Kennesaw State (3-4) vs. Jacksonville State (5-4)
Date: Saturday, March 2; 1:00 p.m.
Location: Betty Siegel Courts | Kennesaw, Ga.
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Series History
Jacksonville State is a familiar foe with the Owls, as this will be the 14th match-up between both teams. The earliest match dates back to 2007-08, with the latest match being last season where the Owls secured a 5-2 victory. KSU currently leads the all-time series 9-4 against the Gamecocks. The home record for the Owls against JSU is 4-2.
 
Scouting Jax State
The Gamecocks went 15-8 overall and 4-4 in ASUN conference play. JSU is currently 5-4 overall and holds a two-game win streak. Last time out, Jacksonville secured a 5-2 win over Central Arkansas on Sunday.
 
Last Time Out (vs Presbyterian)
Kennesaw State easily claimed the doubles match, having dominant performances on courts one and two. The duo of Ema Baraniakova and Taylor Dean defeated Mckenzie Davis/Mathilde Delaney (PC) 6-1. Following behind to obtain the doubles point was sophomore duo, Izabelle Persson and Sofia Madrid, defeating Lucianna Piedra/ Madison Dennett (PC) 6-4.
 
The Owls maintained their momentum in the singles competition, where they snagged five points. Laura Nadaska defeated Mary Dailey (PC) on court six, 6-2, 6-1. Sofia Madrid dominated Claudia Sanchez Quesada (PC) 6-3, 6-3. Ema Baraniakova defeated Mathilde Delaney (PC) 6-2, 7-5. Izabelle Persson commanded Madison Dennett (PC) on court five, 6-4, 6-1. Sophia Unger secured the match point for Kennesaw State in a tight match against Lucianna Piedra on court four. Unger was able to clinch the win for the Owls in a three-set match, 6-1, 2-6, 6-3.
 
Next Up:
The Owls travel to Jacksonville, Fla. to take on North Florida on Wednesday, Mar. 13 at 11 a.m.
 
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