Seawolves Sweep Chaminade for Hawaii Challenge Win, Ivakina Shines
The Alaska Anchorage volleyball team swept Chaminade 25-22, 25-13, 25-22 in their final match at the Alaska/Hawaii Challenge, improving their record to 2-2. Senior outside hitter Lee Ivakina led the team with 14 kills and a career-best .462 hitting percentage, while junior middle blocker Martina Riba contributed six kills, six blocks, and two aces. The Seawolves avenged their previous loss to Chaminade, demonstrating improved offensive balance and defensive strength throughout the match.
By the Numbers- Lee Ivakina recorded 14 kills with a hitting percentage of .462.
- Martina Riba achieved six kills on .500 hitting, contributing to an 11-0 blocking advantage.
- UAA now stands at 2-2 after successfully bouncing back from an earlier loss to Chaminade.
- Next, the Seawolves will debut at their home venue, the Alaska Airlines Center, in the upcoming Seawolf Invitational.
The Seawolves are set to face Texas Woman's on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in their home opener, looking to build momentum from their recent win in Hawaii.
Bottom LineUAA's impressive return to form, highlighted by Ivakina's standout performance, positions them strongly as they prepare for a crucial stretch of home games, emphasizing their offensive capabilities and defensive improvements this season.
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