Ema Baraniakova of Kennesaw State has been named the Conference USA Women鈥檚 Tennis Athlete of the Week, marking a historic achievement as the first Owl to receive this honor. The junior from Slovakia went undefeated in singles matches last week, contributing to key victories, including a shutout against No. 58 South Alabama and a strong performance against Lipscomb. Her individual excellence helped extend KSU's win streak to eight matches, tied for the second longest in program history. Upcoming matches against No. 55 Georgia Tech and Middle Tennessee will test her continued success.

By the Numbers
  • Baraniakova's team defeated No. 58 South Alabama 4-0, their highest-ranked win ever.
  • She achieved her third consecutive singles match victory with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Lipscomb鈥檚 Sofiia Paladi.
State of Play
  • Kennesaw State has tied its second-longest win streak with eight consecutive victories.
  • Baraniakova's recent performance has established her as a key player for the Owls moving forward.
What's Next

The Owls are set to host matches against No. 55 Georgia Tech on March 25 and Middle Tennessee on March 27, where Baraniakova will aim to continue her impressive form.

Bottom Line

Baraniakova's achievement highlights the rising competitive spirit of Kennesaw State's tennis program, showcasing their potential to challenge higher-ranked teams and recruit top talent to build on their recent success.