The Sam Houston volleyball team got back on the winning track with a 25-16 25-21 25-15 Southland Conference victory over Southeastern Louisiana in Hammond Saturday afternoon.
The Bearkats totaled 32 kills and only had 13 errors. Carli Kolbe led Sam Houston with eight kills and 12 digs.
Haley Neilser added seven kills and Kim Black and Kelli Stewart each posted five as Sam Houston upped its season record to 11-14. The Bearkats are 5-5 in Southland Conference action.
Tough front line play helped the Bearkats to force the Lions into 26 errors while allowing Southeastern Louisiana only 21 kills. Stewart led the Bearkat defense with five blocks. Neisler was credited with four and Black three.
Kym Loving ran the floor for the Bearkats with 28 assists.
Southeastern Louisiana dropped to 10-17 for the season with the loss. The Lions are 1-10 in Southland Conference action.
Sam Houston returns home Thursday after four consecutive Southland road matches. The Bearkats will play host to Texas State at 7 p.m. at Johnson Coliseum. The game is "Dig Pink" night with special promotions highlighting breast cancer awareness.
It also will be 99 cent menu item night at Johnson Coliseum with all menu items 99 cents at the concession stand.
