Kennesaw State women's tennis secured an early advantage by winning the doubles point against No. 55 Georgia Tech, but ultimately lost the match 4-1 at Betty Siegel Courts. Maria Ivankovic and Irene Serrano Maestre began the momentum with a 6-3 win, halting their opponent's four-match streak. Ema Baraniakova and Sofia Madrid clinched the doubles point with a 6-4 victory, marking KSU鈥檚 achievement against teams that recently defeated several higher-ranked opponents. Despite the doubles success, KSU struggled in singles, with all but one match resulting in straight-set losses.

By the Numbers
  • KSU won the doubles point against Georgia Tech, a feat not achieved by their last six opponents.
  • The first doubles match win halted Taly Licht and Sabritt Dozier's four-match winning streak.
What's Next

KSU will face Middle Tennessee on Friday at 1 p.m. in the second of their two home matches this week, aiming to bounce back after their loss to Georgia Tech.

Bottom Line

Despite the defeat, KSU's doubles performance highlights their potential against strong competitors. The Owls need to capitalize on their doubles success and convert that momentum into singles victories for future matches.