FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Alaska Nanooks volleyball team hosts their in-state rival Alaska Anchorage on Sept. 24 to open their homestand. After the Seawolves, the 'Nooks will be hosting Montana State, Billings on Sept. 26 in a rare morning game on the Alaska Airlines Court at the Patty Center. 
 

Opponents	University of Alaska Anchorage | Montana State, Billings
Location	Alaska Airlines Court at the Patty Center
Date & Times	Tuesday, Sept. 24 vs. University of Alaska Anchorage at 7:00 p.m. AKT   Thursday, Sept. 26 vs. Montana State, Billings at 11:30 a.m. AKT
Follow Along	Live Stats | Live Stream
Social Media	Twitter | Facebook

 
Rivalry Week
The Alaska Anchorage Seawolves, our in-state rivals are riding a hot streak of their own. UAA traveled to San Bernardino, Calif. to participate in one of the six pods for the D2 West Region Showcase. There they went 3-1 defeating Cal State, San Marcos, Biola and Point Loma. Their lone defeat came at the hands of #2 ranked Cal State, San Bernardino. Following their California trip, the Seawolves took to the Pacific Northwest to face Saint Martin's and Seattle Pacific. They too grabbed a two-win road trip, sweeping SPU and defeating SMU in four sets. UAA is 7-3, 2-0 in GNAC.
 
Where to Watch & Listen
If fans aren't able to make this week's games at the Patty Center, each of the Nanooks' games will be broadcast through Alaska's Stretch Internet Portal. The links for both stats and live video will be available above.
 
All-Time Series
The UAA Seawolves hold the upper hand in the all-time series having won 18 of the 20 matchups with the Nanooks. The Nanooks dropped the first matchup on Oct. 10, 2009 at home in straight sets. Despite only two all-time wins, the Nanooks did win the last meeting on Oct. 9, 2018, sweeping the Seawolves.
 
Alaska against Montana State, Billings has a better head-to-head as they are 8-12 all-time against the Jackets. The Nanooks won the first ever meeting on Sept. 17, 2009 in five sets at home. The 'Nooks have also won the previous three meetings including the latest on Oct. 11, 2018 in another five-set match. 
 
Coaches Corner
Coach Brian Scott is excited to get his team in front of the home crowd, especially against two solid opponents, "We are looking forward to having a couple weeks in front of our home crowd. I can't think of a better way to start our home schedule than with our in-state rival. Anchorage is off to a great start this season and we will love the challenge of matching their level of play. They have many returners and have added several more talented players. It should make for an exciting match. Bring the family, your neighbors, co-workers, and even the dog to come cheer us on. I guarantee a hard fought match. As for MSUB, they started the season a little slower than expected but they've gotten hot to begin conference play. I expect them to fire on all cylinders when they get to Fairbanks. We will have to be prepared to work hard for long periods of time. It should be an exciting week of volleyball."
 
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