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Samford Debate

Samford Debate is a policy-focused team with novice entry points and shared preparation. A pair opened 2026–27 with back-to-back tournament titles.

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Samford University

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Samford debaters Maggi Kimbrell and Elise Eichholtz won the University of Kentucky Debate Tournament, held September 26–28, 2026; Samford reports that the pair had a 19–1 record through its first two tournaments.

Season 2026-2027. Evidence dated 2026-09-26. Verified 2026-11-03.

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Samford Debate is a policy-focused program where teammates prepare together and support partners through research, scouting and tournament rounds. The university reports that Maggi Kimbrell and Elise Eichholtz opened the 2026–27 season with back-to-back tournament titles; the pair defeated the U.S. Naval Academy in the University of Kentucky final and compiled a 19–1 record through its first two tournaments. The program also qualified for the 2026 National Debate Tournament. Use Samford’s team page to ask the director about joining and current practices; university reporting shows students can enter without a long collegiate debate record.

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Joining and participation

Novice participation
Samford reports that a current competitor entered collegiate debate with little prior experience; ask the director about current novice recruitment.SourceSource
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History and achievements

Samford has qualified teams for the National Debate Tournament, including a 2026 qualification.Source

  • 2026 · University of Kentucky Debate Tournament

    Maggi Kimbrell and Elise Eichholtz won the University of Kentucky tournament; Samford reports that the pair compiled a 19–1 record through its first two tournaments.

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