Searcy, Ark. - The Southwest Baptist University men's tennis team picked up a big regional victory over Harding 6-3 on Saturday morning. With the win, the Bearcats improve to 6-5 on the season.

The Bearcats were playing from behind after doubles play, trailing 2-1 despite the doubles victory from Chris Blodig/Torben Semrau. SBU promptly responded in singles play, taking five of the six singles matches en route to a 6-3 victory. Singles victories went to Sherif Abohabaga, Blodig, Semrau, Raul Caballero, and Marcel Castillo.

SBU will return to action on Friday, April 1 when they host #24 Nebraska-Kearney in SBU's MIAA opener. Play is set to begin at 2:00 p.m. from Bolivar, Missouri.

#31 Southwest Baptist 6, Harding 3
 
Singles
1. #46 Sherif Abohabaga (SBU) def. Carlos Crisostomo (HU) 6-3, 6-2
2. Adrian Torrico (HU) def. Gyory Agoston (SBU) 2-6, 1-2, retired
3. Christian Blodig (SBU) def. Neto Cacace (HU) 6-4, 6-3
4. Torben Semrau (SBU) def. Henrique Vieira (HU) 6-1, 6-1
5. Raul Caballero (SBU) def. Brandon Hogland (HU) 6-1, 5-7, 10-8
6. Marcel Castillo (SBU) def. Chase Stumne (HU) 6-0, 6-4
 
Doubles
1. Crisostomo/Vieira (HU) def. Abohabaga/Agoston (SBU) 9-8 (7-5)
2. Blodig/Semrau (SBU) def. Cacace/Torrico (HU) 8-6
3. Hogland/Stumne (HU) def. Caballero/Omar Diab (SBU) 8-5