Bolivar, Mo. - The Southwest Baptist University women's tennis team claimed a 7-2 victory over Emporia State to open up MIAA play. With the victory, SBU improves to 8-0 (1-0 MIAA) on the season.

The Bearcats once again saw strong play from their number one and two doubles team, with Fanni Varga/Christina Zentai and Lani Tuemmers/Maria Josie Zehnder both claiming victories. In singles play, SBU sealed the victory with wins from Fanni Varga, Christina Zentai, Maria Josie Zehnder, Lani Tuemmers, and Zorana Jovanovic.

SBU will return to action on Tuesday, March 17 when they host Cameron University. Play is set to begin at 1:00 p.m. from Bolivar, Missouri.

#18 Southwest Baptist 7, Emporia State 2

Singles
1. #15 Fanni Varga (SBU) def. Tawni Griffey (ESU) 6-2, 6-3
2. #14 Christina Zentai (SBU) def. Camila Ramos (ESU) 6-1, 6-2
3. Maria Josie Zehnder (SBU) def. Taylor Smith (ESU) 6-2, 6-1
4. Lani Tuemmers (SBU) def. Kaley Clark (ESU) 6-1, 6-0
5. Amy Fugit (ESU) def. Beatrix Federer (SBU) 4-6, 7-6, 10-6
6. Zorana Jovanovic (SBU) def. Tiffany Khounsombath (ESU) 6-3, 6-4

Doubles
1. Varga/Zentai (SBU) def. Griffey/Ramos (ESU) 8-2
2. Zehnder/Tuemmers (SBU) def. Clark/Fugit (ESU) 8-4
3. Smith/Khounsombath (ESU) def. Federer/Jovanovic (SBU) 8-1