Tennis Bears Close Out Non-Conference Slate with SBU

SPRINGFIELD – The Missouri State women's tennis team will finish non-conference play this Saturday when they host Southwest Baptist for a 10 a.m. tilt at Cooper Tennis Complex.

"It will be good to get one last home match before conference play starts," head coach Hannah Keeling said. "The weather should be nice, so we are going to have a good against Southwest Baptist. We are ready to be at home and get another match under our belt before conference."

Southwest Baptist is 9-5 on the season. The Bearcats are coming off a 4-3 win over the Montevallo back on March 19. SBU is lead by Diana Cabrera who is 11-2 in singles play on the season while playing in the 1-3 positions. In doubles play Cabrera and Lola Cincunegi (No. 3) and Dona Abohabaga and Constanca Crespo (No. 1) are both 6-3 on the season.

Last weekend the Bears split as they shutout UT Dallas 9-0 and fell to North Texas 4-3. Missouri State was dominant in its showing against UT Dallas as the Bears swept doubles play and with each MSU player sweeping their respective match.

In the recent MVC preseason poll, Missouri State was picked fifth while receiving 24 votes. Illinois State was the preseason favorite as the Redbirds received 45 votes and four first-place nods.
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After Saturday's match, the Bears will open MVC play on April 3, when they host Bradley. Start time is set for 11 a.m. from Cooper Tennis Complex.

For more information on the Missouri State women's tennis team go to www.missouristatebears.com or twitter (@msubearstennis).

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Tennis Bears Close Out Non-Conference Slate with SBU

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