Bolivar, Mo. - The Southwest Baptist University men's tennis team picked up a big 6-3 victory over #29 Nebraska-Kearney on Friday to improve to 10-2 (4-1 MIAA) on the season.

The Bearcats picked up a 2-1 lead after doubles play, as Sherif Abohabaga/Chris Blodig won 8-1 at #1 doubles and Torben Semrau/Raul Cabalero picked up a hard fought 9-8 victory at #3 doubles. In singles play Abohabaga, Blodig, and Marcel Castillo all picked up third set victories while Semrau won in straight sets to give SBU the 6-3 win.

SBU will return to action on Saturday, April 8 when they travel to St. Louis, Missouri to take on Washington University of St. Louis.

#20 Southwest Baptist 6, #29 Nebraska-Kearney 3

Singles
1. #4 Sherif Abohabaga (SBU) def. Georges Wakim (UNK) 1-6, 7-5, 6-2
2. Pepe Balado (UNK) def. Ferenc Agoston (SBU) 6-4, 6-2
3. Chris Blodig (SBU) def. Mohab El Zanaty (UNK) 6-1, 2-6, 6-4
4. Alvaro Arias (UNK) def. Raul Cabalero (SBU) 6-4, 7-6
5. Torben Semrau (SBU) def. Joey Richards (UNK) 7-6, 7-5
6. Marcel Castillo (SBU) def. Aaron Reekie (UNK) 6-3, 3-6, 6-1

Doubles
1. #18 Abohabaga/Blodig def. El Zanaty/Raul Rodriguez (UNK) 8-1
2. Wakim/Justin Nguyen (UNK) def. Agoston/Castillo (SBU) 8-6
3. Semrau/Cabalero (SBU) def. Balado/Richards (UNK) 9-8