Sae Kaneko led Jax State women's tennis to a dramatic 4-3 victory over South Alabama, improving their season record to 11-5. The Gamecocks secured the doubles point early with wins on all three courts, notably a 6-0 victory by Kaneko and Irene Artigas. In singles, each team traded matches before Kaneko clinched the win with a final set score of 6-2, providing the decisive point for Jax State. This victory marks an important resurgence for the team in their final stretch of home matches.

By the Numbers
  • Jax State improved to 11-5 on the season.
  • The team won all three doubles matches, including a 6-0 victory on court three.
State of Play
  • Jax State is currently 5-3 at home this season.
  • The team will host Western Kentucky on March 27 for their next match.
What's Next

Following the victory against South Alabama, Jax State will aim to build momentum in their upcoming match against Western Kentucky, seeking to enhance their home court advantage further.

Bottom Line

This win demonstrates Jax State's growing strength in women's tennis, with Kaneko's performance being pivotal. The team's ability to win close matches is crucial as they head into the final stretch of their season.