KENNESAW, Ga.- The Kennesaw State women's tennis team concluded their regular season with a 7-0 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Sunday afternoon. The Owls finished their season going undefeated at home with a 7-0 record for the first time in program history. KSU finished in a five-way tie for second in the Atlantiic Sun Conference regular season standings. 
 
How It Happened
The Owls secured the doubles point  to start the match. Taylor Dean and Ema Barianakova defeated Marilou Cote and Emmeline Polevoi (EKU) 6-0. Sofia Madrid and Izabelle Persson clinched the point defeating Zhansaya Bakytzhan and Izem Olcer (EKU) 6-0.
 
Kennesaw State secured all six matches in the singles competition to claim victory. Ema Barianakova defeated Sasha Parkhomenko winning 7-5, 6-0. Taylor Dean downed Marilou Cote on court two 6-2, 6-2. Sofia Madrid defeated Emmeline Polevoi on court three 6-1, 6-3. Sophia Unger commanded Izem Olcer on court four 6-2, 6-3. Izabelle Persson dominated on court five defeating Zhansaya Bakytzhan 6-2, 6-1. Terezia Barianakova defeated Mariia Triska on court six to make it a 7-0 sweep.

Quotable
Director of Tennis Matt Emery on the senior class...

"Huge shoutout to our seniors, Taylor and Amulika. I will be forever grateful for everything they have given to this program over the years. As a coach, I could not be more proud of how these incredible women have represented Kennesaw State and our tennis program."
 
Match Notes
Kennesaw State (11-7, 7-3)
Eastern Kentucky (9-18, 2-8)
 
Next Up
The Owls will begin their journey to the ASUN Championship. The tournament is set to begin Apr. 19 and will conclude on Apr. 21 at the FGCU Tennis Complex.
 
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