Surprise, Ariz. - Domingos Carissimo had a strong final match in an SBU uniform, claiming victories in #1 singles and #2 doubles, but the Bearcats fell to #17 Midwestern State in the Sweet 16, 5-2.

The Bearcats fell behind 2-1 after doubles play, with the lone doubles victory coming from the team of Domingos Carissimo and Daniel Cardona. Midwestern State would win the first two singles matches to go up 4-1 before Carissimo would win #1 singles in straight sets to pull the Bearcats within two at 4-2. However, Midwestern State would win one more singles match as SBU fell 5-2.

The Bearcats closed out their season 12-12, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2008.

#17 Midwestern State 5, #37 Southwest Baptist 2

Singles

1. #30 Domingos Carissimo (SBU) def. #43 Luke Joyce (MSU) 6-0, 7-5
2. Kristof Kinal (SBU) vs. Kyle Davidson (MSU) 7-6, 1-0 unfinished
3. Omar El Kheshen (SBU) vs. Colby Meeks (MSU) 3-6 unfinished
4. Kacper Boborykin (MSU) def. Daniel Cardona (SBU) 6-2, 6-2
5. Franko Siljeg (MSU) def. Alex Belote (SBU) 6-2, 6-1
6. Austin Crawford (MSU) def. Guido Margiotta (SBU) 6-3, 6-3

Doubles

1. Joyce/Meeks (MSU) def. Kinal/El Kheshen (SBU) 8-5
2. Carissimo/Cardona (SBU) def. Davidson/Crawford (MSU) 8-4
3. Grejtak/Santagate (MSU) def. Margiotta/Belote (SBU) 8-1