Bolivar, Mo. - The Southwest Baptist University women's tennis team picked up a 5-4 victory over Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday. With the win the Bearcats improve to 15-2 (7-1 MIAA) on the season.

The Bearcats jumped out to an early 2-1 lead after doubles play, as Lara Soares/Lani Tuemmers and Lucia Diaz/Klara Vickov both picked up wins. In singles play Soares, Vickov, and Sarah Brown each earned victories to give the Bearcats the 5-4 team win.

SBU will return to action on Sunday, April 9 when they host Fort Hays State.

#16 Southwest Baptist 5, Nebraska-Kearney 4

Singles
1. Lara Soares (SBU) def. Sherry Sun (UNK) 6-2, 6-0
2. Ana Royo (UNK) def. Lani Tuemmers (SBU) 6-2, 6-4
3. Emma Neil (UNK) def. Lucia Diaz (SBU) 2-6, 7-6, 6-2
4. Klara Vickov (SBU) def. Amanda Alvarez (UNK) 6-7, 6-2, 6-2
5. Sarah Brown (SBU) def. Sthefani Rodriguez (UNK) 7-5, 6-1
6. Camryn Parnell (UNK) def. Zorana Jovanovic (SBU) 6-2, 6-3

Doubles
1. Tuemmers/Soares (SBU) def. Aguilera/Salmaso (MWSU) 8-1
2. Diaz/Vickov (SBU) def. Strom/Abreu Roman (MWSU) 8-6
3. Brown/Federer (SBU) def. Quirk/Yeacker (MWSU) 8-1