Courtesy: Paul Ridings, Jr.,
SHSU Sports Information

The Sam Houston volleyball team got back on the winning track with a five-set road victory over Abilene Christian Saturday afternoon.

The Bearkats won 25-23 16-25 27-25 26-24 15-121 to up their record to 10-7 for the year and 7-1 in Southland action.

ACU drops to 5-11 for the year and 1-7 in league play.

Deveney Wells-Gibson led both teams with 28 kills in 95 attempts.

Lauren Bohlen added 11 kills and Haley Neisler totaled 10.

Jennifer Loerch led Abilene Christian with 18 kills.

The two teams were tied 27 times during the five sets with 12 lead changes.

Sam Houston totaled 64 kills while Abilene Christian had 59.

Tayler Gray produced 52 assists and had 16 digs.

Brenna Homer led the defense with 22 digs while Morgan O’Brien posted 21.

Sam Houston returns to Huntsville for two Southland Conference matches Thursday and Saturday at Johnson Coliseum.