BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 1 -- Samford University issued the following news release:

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Samford Debate Duo Claims Back-to-Back Tournament Championships

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Maggi Kimbrell and Elise Eichholtz

Samford University debaters Maggi Kimbrell and Elise Eichholtz continued their impressive start to the competition season, winning the University of Kentucky debate tournament and securing their second consecutive tournament championship.