Bolivar, Mo. - The Southwest Baptist University men's tennis team picked up a big 5-4 upset victory over #21 Nebraska-Kearney on Friday in Bolivar. With the win, SBU now stands at 7-5 (1-0 MIAA) on the season.

The Bearcats took the early 2-1 lead after doubles play, with Sherif Abohabaga/Gyorgy Argoston and Chris Blodig/Torben Semrau both picked up wins for the Bearcats. SBU then sealed the 5-4 victory with singles wins from Abohabaga, Blodig, and Raul Cabalero.

SBU will return to action on Saturday, April 2 when they host Graceland. Play is set to begin at 1:30 p.m. from Bolivar.

#31 Southwest Baptist 5, #21 Nebraska-Kearney 4
 
Singles
1. #46 Sherif Abohabaga (SBU) def. Alvaro Arias (UNK) 6-1, 6-1
2. Christian Blodig (SBU) def. Justin Nguyen (UNK) 6-4, 7-6
3. Mohab El Zanaty (UNK) def. Gyory Agoston (SBU) 6-3, 3-6, 6-3
4. Joey Richards (UNK) def. Torben Semrau (SBU) 6-2, 1-6, 6-4
5. Raul Cabalero (SBU) def. Georges Wakim (UNK) 6-4, 7-6
6. Lucas Garces (UNK) def. Marcel Castillo (SBU) 7-6, 6-4
 
Doubles
1. Abohabaga/Agoston (SBU) def. El Zanaty/Garces (UNK) 8-6
2. Blodig/Semrau (SBU) def. Nguyen/Wakim (UNK) 8-5
3. Richards/Aaron Reekie (UNK) def. Caballero/Castillo (SBU) 8-0