The Northwest Missouri State women’s tennis team claimed an impressive 6-1 win Friday over Nebraska-Kearney to advance to the second round of the MIAA Championships at the Cooper Tennis Complex.

Northwest improved to 13-9 on the season and will take on top seed Southwest Baptist Saturday.

The Bearcats cruised in No. 1 and No. 2 doubles and picked up a hard fought 9-8 victory at the No. 3 position.

Heading into singles action Northwest wasted little time picking up easy wins at No. 3 and No. 6 singles. Emily Hoffman earned a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Stephanie Irvin at No. 6 singles while Alexis Bartek picked up her fifth straight win. Bartek picked up the 6-2, 6-3 win over Britni Norfolk.

Northwest and SBU will battle in second round action at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Last week SBU shutout Northwest, 5-0 in the regular season meeting between the two teams.

— NWMSU Sports Information —