Box Score STARKVILLE – The Jacksonville State women's tennis team took to the court for the first time this season against Mississippi State, falling short 7-0.
 
Senior Carolina Bulatovic put up a fight against No. 67 ranked Magda Adaloglou in the No. 1 spot, but fell shot 6-2, 6-1. Zuzana Pavelekova forced a tiebreak point in the first set against No. 50 ranked Emma Antonaki in the No. 2 spot but was unable to pull the upset, falling 7-6 (7-3), 6-2.
 
In addition, Romane Mosse, Balsen Kaya, Anna Syrova and Kennedi Jones each participated in singles for the Gamecocks today. However, the Bulldogs finished 6-0 in the singles round.
 
In doubles, Mississippi State won all three matches to take the doubles point. Mosse and Pavelekova faced the No. 28 ranked doubles squad in Magda Adaloglou and Chloe Cirotte, falling 6-1.
 
"We knew this was going to be a tough match going in to start our season. It's always tough playing an SEC opponent, let alone indoors after 5 days of practice," said Head Coach Mike Mucci. "Despite being shorthanded, the ladies fought extremely hard and almost broke through on multiple courts. I'm especially proud of Zuzana and Anna for getting so close to winning those first sets against top competition in their first ever spring match. We will get better because of this and make the necessary adjustments in both singles and doubles"
 
Up next, the Gamecocks will take on Lee University on Thursday, Jan. 20.