Springfield, Mo. - The Southwest Baptist University women's tennis team recorded their fifth straight victory on Friday evening, defeating Harding 5-1. The Bearcats claimed two of three singles victories before sweeping the three singles matches played en route to a 5-1 win.

The doubles team of Fanni Varga/Christina Zentai and Mehak Singh/Lani Tuemmers both claimed doubles victories to put SBU up 2-1 heading into singles play. In singles play, Fanni Varga, Mehak Singh, and Christina Zentai all picked up singles victories to claim a 5-1 victory.

The Bearcats will return to action on Friday, March 7 when they travel to Central Arkansas. The match is set to begin at 12:00 p.m. from Conway, Arkansas.

#33 Southwest Baptist 5, Harding 1

Singles

1. #4 Fanni Varga (SBU) def. Ali Rowden (HU) 6-3, 6-2
2. #50 Mehak Singh (SBU) def. Piper Huey (HU) 6-7, 6-1, 6-2
3. Christina Zentai (SBU) def. Benyapa Phumtip (HU) 6-0, 1-6, 6-2
4. Lani Tuemmers (SBU) vs. Lauren Doversola (HU) DNP
5. Andjela Panovski (SBU) vs. Arielle Butler (HU) DNP
6. Zorana Jovanovic (SBU) vs. Katie Huff (HU) DNP

Doubles

1. #7 Varga/Zentai (SBU) def. Rowden/Huey (HU) 8-2
2. Singh/Tuemmers (SBU) def. Phumptip/Doversola (HU) 8-3
3. Butler/Lauren Doversola (HU) def. Panovski/Carvajaleno (SBU) 8-4