KENNESAW, Ga. - The Owls clinched a victory over former Atlantic Sun Conference foe Jacksonville State, 4-3. Kennesaw State women's tennis remains undefeated at home and looks to increase its winning streak in the upcoming matches.
How It Happened
Kennesaw State came into the match strong, securing the doubles point. Freshman and vet duo
Ema Baraniakova and
Taylor Dean added another doubles win to their books after claiming the 6-3 victory over Dariana Prato/Irene Artigas Taberner (JAX). Junior and freshman duo
Sophia Unger and
Ivana Gresova finalized the doubles point defeating Serafima Shastova/Martina Zarza (JAX) 6-3.
In singles play the Owls continued to dominate the Gamecocks.
Sophia Unger defeated Martina Zarza (KSU) 6-2, 6-2 to give KSU their first singles point.
Ema Baraniakova followed in pursuit, defeating Anna Syrova (JAX) 4-6, 6-2, 6-0.
Laura Nadaska brought the Owls their last singles point to bring in the win, defeating Ella Tuomela (JAX) 6-3, 3-6, 6-4.
Score
Kennesaw State Women's Tennis 4, Jacksonville State W Tennis 3
Singles competition
1. Serafima Shastova (JSUW) def.
Taylor Dean (KSUW) 6-0, 6-2
2.
Ema Baraniakova (KSUW) def. Anna Syrova (JSUW) 4-6, 6-2, 6-0
3. Dariana Prato (JSUW) def.
Sofia Madrid (KSUW) 5-7, 6-4, 6-4
4.
Sophia Unger (KSUW) def. Martina Zarza (JSUW) 6-2, 6-2
5. Irene Artigas (JSUW) def.
Izabelle Persson (KSUW) 2-6, 6-3, 6-4
6.
Laura Nadaska (KSUW) def. Ella Tuomela (JSUW) 6-3, 3-6, 6-4
Doubles competition
1. Ema Baraniakova/
Taylor Dean (KSUW) def. Dariana Prato/Irene Artigas (JSUW) 6-3
2.
Izabelle Persson/
Sofia Madrid (KSUW) def. Anna Syrova/Ella Tuomela (JSUW) 6-1
3.
Sophia Unger/
Ivana Gresova (KSUW) def. Serafima Shastova/Martina Zarza (JSUW) 6-3
Match Notes:
Kennesaw State (4-4)
Jacksonville State (5-5)
Order of finish: Doubles (2,1,3) Singles (1,4,2,5,6,3)
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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