SHAWNEE – Northeastern State handled in-state rivals Oklahoma Baptist 6-1 in their lone action for the week Friday.

THE BASICS
Score: Northeastern State 6, Oklahoma Baptist 1
Records: Northeastern State (5-4), Oklahoma Baptist (4-5)

HOW IT HAPPENED
The RiverHawks clinched doubles with wins on court three and two for the initial point.

Kristela Vidnere was first off the court for NSU with a 6-2, 6-1 win on court three. The Bison took the lone point of the day on main court, with #3-ranked Tatjana Stoll falling 6-1, 6-1. Betka Gombarova won 6-3, 6-2 on court two, and Vera Carvalho clinched the match on court four, 7-6, 6-1.

Melissa Vera won 6-0, 6-2 in 5s, and Chloe Certain finished the match for NSU with a 6-3, 6-1 win in 6s.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

• Moved the RiverHawks to 11-1 all-time against OBU and 3-0 in Shawnee.
• NSU has won the doubles point in the last eight matches.
• First career doubles win for Belinda Jayaprakash, who won 7-5 in 3s.

Up Next: The RiverHawks open a four-match homestand on March 14 with Midwestern State.