Alaska Anchorage hosts Alaska Fairbanks on Friday in a rivalry match with GNAC title and playoff implications. The Seawolves enter fourth in the conference after sweeping a difficult road trip, while the ninth-place Nanooks arrive on a seven-match losing streak. The 7 p.m. game at the Alaska Airlines Center features a “Trick-or-Treat With the Seawolves” promotion; kids 18 and younger in costume get in free with a paying adult.

By the Numbers
  • UAA: 16-7 overall, 9-4 in GNAC play; UAF: 11-12 overall, 3-10 in GNAC play.
  • UAA leads the all-time series 81-43 and won the teams’ Oct. 1 matchup, 3-0.
  • The Seawolves rank first in the GNAC with 13 kills per set.
  • UAF has lost seven straight and is 1-9 in its last 10 matches.
Yes, But

UAA has the stronger record and recent form, but the rivalry has been tougher in Anchorage lately: UAF has won its last two visits, including a 3-1 victory last season.

State of Play
  • UAA is coming off road wins over No. 21 Simon Fraser and Western Washington, including a five-set comeback against Simon Fraser.
  • The Seawolves are fourth in the 10-team GNAC, keeping conference-title and playoff hopes in play.
  • UAF sits ninth after a strong 10-3 start gave way to its current losing streak.
What’s Next

The teams meet Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. ADT at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage. The game will stream on the GNAC Network.

Bottom Line

UAA has momentum and a chance to strengthen its postseason position, but its recent home results against UAF make this rivalry matchup less predictable than the standings suggest.