After Oklahoma State forfeited its Sunday, April 5, match against the Knights, Friday’s matchup with Kansas State served as the team’s home finale. The Knights wasted no time sending their seniors out with a bang, defeating the Wildcats 4-1.
The Knights set the tone early, claiming the doubles point with wins on courts two and three. Jade Psonka and Vladislava Andreevskaya were the first to strike, earning a commanding 6-2 result on court three to give the Knights an edge. The tandem of Olivia Bergler and Lauren Seye decided it, though, holding steady on court two for a 6-4 victory.
In singles play, UCF quickly took control, with Marina Gatell wasting no time putting the Knights up 2-0 with a dominant 6-2, 6-1 win on court three. The Wildcats continued to fight back, holding an edge on the top courts, but their efforts were soon stifled as Seye’s 6-3, 6-4 decision on court six inched the Knights closer to victory.
Though the Wildcats claimed their lone point after Andreevskaya retired due to injury, it proved inconsequential. Psonka delivered the clincher with a 6-1, 6-3 victory on court five, sealing the team win, securing a perfect home record for the Knights, and capping a memorable Senior Night.
The Knights victory secured their second consecutive undefeated season at the USTA National Campus. Since head coach Bryan Koniecko took the reins ahead of the 2016-17 season, UCF has enjoyed remarkable success at home, compiling a 103-24 record.
