Kennesaw State women's tennis achieved its first Conference USA win of the season with a dramatic 4-3 comeback over Middle Tennessee. Key victories from Maria Ivankovic and Sofia Madrid in the final matches secured the win after a challenging fight. Coach Matt Emery praised their resilience under pressure, highlighting that the match was more about grit than perfection. Despite a shaky start in doubles, KSU rallied with strong singles performances, particularly from Ivankovic and Madrid in crucial moments.

By the Numbers
  • Sofia Madrid has won eight consecutive singles matches.
  • Kennesaw State lost the doubles point but won four out of six singles matches.
State of Play
  • KSU had a slow start, losing the doubles point 1-2.
  • MTSU initially led after winning matches on courts five and six.
What's Next

The Owls will continue their conference play with upcoming matches against New Mexico State and Sam Houston on April 3-4 in Huntsville, Texas.

Bottom Line

The Kennesaw State team's ability to perform under pressure is a crucial takeaway as they build momentum heading into the rest of the conference season. Their resilience will be key in upcoming matches as they strive for further success.