Kearney, Neb. - The Southwest Baptist University women's tennis team claimed a 5-4 victory over Nebraska Kearney to improve to 13-1 (4-1 MIAA) on the season.

The Bearcats picked up two of the three doubles matches, with Fanni Varga/Christina Zentai and Maria Josie Zehnder/Lani Tuemmers both claiming victories. In singles play, Varga, Zehnder, and Zorana Jovanovic all won their matches as SBU claimed the 5-4 victory.

SBU will return to action on Saturday, March 28 when they play East Central in Maryville, Missouri.

#19 Southwest Baptist 5, Nebraska-Kearney 4

Singles
1. #20 Fanni Varga (SBU) def. Kristin Weems (UNK) 6-1, 6-0
2. Maria Josie Zehnder (SBU) def. Sthefani Rodriguez (UNK) 6-2, 6-2
3. Paula Jiminez (UNK) def. Lani Tuemmers (SBU) 6-1, 6-4
4. Emily Fink (UNK) def. Beatrix Federer (SBU) 3-6, 7-6, 10-3
5. Zorana Jovanovic (SBU) def. Kari Emery (UNK) 6-3, 7-5
6. UNK won, by default

Doubles
1. #4 Varga/Christina Zentai (SBU) def. Fink/Rodriguez (UNK) 8-2
2. Tuemmers/Zehnder (SBU) def. Jiminez/Weems (UNK) 8-2
3. Neil/Emery (UNK) def. Federer/Jovanovic (SBU) 8-4