By: Jeff Weseloh, Director of Athletics Media Relations
Fort Smith, Ark. - The Southwest Baptist University men's tennis team remained undefeated after a 5-1 victory over #17 Southeastern Oklahoma State on Wednesday afternoon. With the win the Bearcats improve to 7-0 (1-0 MIAA) on the season.
The Bearcats jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead after sweeping doubles play.
Sherif Abohabaga/
Chris Blodig picked up the victory at #1 doubles, while
Gyorgy Agoston/
Ferenc Agoston won at #2 doubles, and
Torben Semrau/
Raul Cabalero finished off the doubles with a win at #3. Abohabaga and Caballero then picked up straight sets singles victories to secure the 5-1 win.
SBU will return to action on Monday, March 20 when they host Emporia State. Play is set to begin at 1:00 p.m. from the
John Bryant Tennis Complex in Bolivar.
#19Â Southwest Baptist 5, #17 Southeastern Oklahoma State 1
Singles
1. #6Â
Sherif Abohabaga (SBU) def. Alberto Blesa (SE) 6-4, 6-1
2. Netanel Alcabas (SE) def.
Chris Blodig (SBU) 6-2, 6-4
3.Â
Ferenc Agoston (SBU) vs. Kelian Bouteiller (SE) 6-1, 5-5 unfinished
4.Â
Torben Semrau (SBU) vs. Petar Popovic (SE) 7-5, 4-2 unfinished
5.Â
Raul Cabalero (SBU) def. Mislav Colak (SE) 6-4, 6-4
6.Â
Marcel Castillo (SBU) vs. Guillermo Pardos (SE) 2-6, 6-1, 1-0 unfinished
Doubles
1. #25 Abohabaga/Blodig (SBU) def. Blesa/Jack Tiller (SE) 8-6
2. #4Â Agoston/Agoston (SBU) def. Bouteiller/Alcabas (SE) 9-7
3. Semrau/Cabalero (SBU) def. Popovic/Colak (SE) 8-5
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