Kennesaw State's Ema Baraniakova and Sofia Madrid have secured Conference USA's weekly women's tennis awards, with Baraniakova named Athlete of the Week and the duo recognized as Doubles Team of the Week. Baraniakova made history as the first KSU player to earn Athlete of the Week honors consecutively, showcasing remarkable performance in their recent matches. They went undefeated in doubles, playing a crucial role in a narrow win against Middle Tennessee and handing Georgia Tech its first doubles loss in six matches. Baraniakova's individual performance also featured a win against MTSU鈥檚 Zora Koenig as part of her overall strong season.

By the Numbers
  • Baraniakova's current doubles record is 9-4, with eight wins in the last 10 matches.
  • The Owl duo handed Georgia Tech's No. 77-ranked pair their first doubles defeat in six matches.
State of Play
  • KSU tennis continues CUSA action, facing New Mexico State and Sam Houston on April 3-4.
  • Baraniakova is the first Kennesaw State player to win back-to-back Athlete of the Week awards.
What's Next

The Owls aim to build on their recent success against New Mexico State and Sam Houston, seeking to maintain their momentum in CUSA play. Continued strong performances could further elevate KSU's standings in the conference.

Bottom Line

Kennesaw State's tennis team is on a winning streak, bolstered by standout performances from Baraniakova and Madrid. Their achievements signal a promising path as they navigate the remainder of their CUSA schedule.