Kennesaw State University Athletics

Pronunciation: Teh-ray-zeh Bar-awn-ee-uh-kova

As a Junior (2026)
7-4 singles record, including 6-2 on court six … Four of seven wins came in straight sets … 0-2 doubles record … Helped KSU to an eight-match win streak (Feb. 18-March 20), the second-longest in program history … Helped KSU to program’s first-ever win over a power conference opponent, a 4-3 defeat of Virginia Tech … Helped KSU in defeating its highest-ranked opponent to date, 4-0 over No. 58 South Alabama.

As a Sophomore (2025)
3-6 singles record across courts five and six … 1-4 doubles record across all courts with three pairings … Secured four non-conference singles matches against Stetson, Georgia State, Western Carolina, and Mercer.

As a Freshman (2024)
2-1 singles record across courts two, five and six … Saw action in matches at UAB, versus Queens, Eastern Kentucky and Austin Peay.

Prior to KSU: Won the doubles portion at the 2020 Junior Cup … placed third in Slovak Championship … finished second for singles in Junior Cup in Bratislava … placed second in singles for Junior Cup in Trnava … third place in Wien Championship for singles. 

Personal: Native of Trnava, Slovakia  … daughter of Blanka Baraniakova and Marian Baraniak … sister of Natalia Baraniakova and twin of Ema Baraniakova ... Father, Marian, competed in collegiate karate … Mother, Blanka, competed in collegiate handball … speaks Slovak, Czech and English … interested in a healthy lifestyle and diet