Nighthawks Rally From Two Sets Down to Earn Five-Set Comeback Win at Alaska Fairbanks

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Down two sets on the road, the Northwest Nazarene volleyball team refused to let its afternoon end there. The Nighthawks mounted an impressive comeback against Alaska Fairbanks on Saturday, winning three straight sets to earn a five-set victory and improve to 11-7 overall and 5-6 in Great Northwest Athletic Conference play. Alaska Fairbanks set the tone early, edging NNU 25-22 in the opening set before taking the second 25-19. With their backs against the wall, the Nighthawks needed to find another gear, and they answered with a third set that tested both teams. NNU jumped out to…