Emporia State Tennis Wins Both Men’s and Women’s Duals at Southwest Baptist

February 20, 2026-Emporia State tennis came away with a sweep of both men’s and women’s action on Friday afternoon against Southwest Baptist at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield, Mo.   Emporia State Women 5, Southwest Baptist 4 The Hornets overcame a 3-1 deficit to get the dual win over the Bearcats.  SBU earned the doubles point with wins at #1 and #2 while Giulia Russu and Ana Fatjo Coll earned the lone ESU win 6-3 at #3 doubles. Southwest Baptist picked up wins at #3 and #1 singles around a 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-4) win at #2 by Giovanna Ferreira as the Hornets faced a 3-1 deficit.  Emporia State dominated 4-6 singles to get the dual win.  Sheriden Wichman won 6-3, 6-0 at #4 while Russu picked up a 6-1, 6-3 win at #5 and Erin Cahill earned a 6-0, 6-3 win at #6 singles.   Emporia State Men 4, Southwest Baptist 1 The Hornet men were able to cruise to a 4-1 victory over the Bearcats as the match was played to clinch due to cold temperatures in Springfield. The teams split the first two doubles matches with SBU winning at #2 before Luke West and Duvan Santiago
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