MARYVILLE, Missouri - The No. 23-ranked Northwest Missouri State University men's tennis team moved to 8-2 overall and 4-0 in the MIAA with a dual victory over the Newman Jets Friday afternoon on the Frank Grube Courts at the Mark Rosewell Tennis Center.

The Bearcats posted a 6-1 win over the Jets. Northwest came into the match ranked No. 2 in the Central Region while Newman was ranked No. 7.

The Bearcats earned the doubles point with triumphs at No. 2 doubles from Franco Oliva and Andrea Zamurri and at No. 3 doubles from Fabien Calloud and Agustin Velasco.

Northwest continued its winning way in singles by taking five of the six matches. No. 1 seed Andrea Zamurri moved his spring mark to 10-0 with a 6-3, 6-0 win over Gustavo Gil.

Northwest will be back in action Saturday at 1 p.m. against Emporia State. The Hornets will enter ranked No. 8 in the region with a 6-0 record.