Sept. 1, 2001

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Houston, TX - The University of Houston volleyball team moved to an even 2-2 with a thre-games-to-one win over Samford in its final match at the Crowne Plaza/Rice Invitational Saturday afternoon across town at Autry Court.

Cougar All-America candidate Jennifer Wittenburg led all players with 26 kills, 22 defensive digs and three blocks to pace Houston to a 30-25, 25-30, 30-19, 30-17 victory. After dropping its first two matches of the season at the tournament, UH bounced back to an even 2-2 record with Saturday wins over tourney host Rice and Samford (0-4).

Houston junior Jenny Tanneberger spiked 15 kills and hit for a .438 percentage with three blocks.

UH will next meet Washington State at the Wildcat Classic on Friday, September 7, in Manhattan, Kansas.

College Volleyball Linescore

Samford 25 30 19 17

Houston 30 25 30 30

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