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Women's Volleyball

'Cats Go North to Alaska Seeking to Remain Golden in Conference Play

ELLENSBURG, Wash. - The Central Washington University Wildcats volleyball team (7-4, 5-0 GNAC) heads to The Last Frontier to take on the University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks (12-4, 4-2 GNAC) on Thursday, Oct. 10 at noon PDT, and the University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves (9-7, 3-3 GNAC) on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 8:00 p.m. PDT

GAME INFORMATION
THURSDAY, 10/10/2024 at UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS
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SATURDAY, 10/12/2024 at UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE
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PREVIOUSLY FOR THE 'CATS
The Wildcats won their only match of the week against Northwest Nazarene University on Saturday, Oct. 5, sweeping the Nighthawks in Nampa, Idaho, and extending their win streak to five games.

The Crimson and Black were led to victory by Marianna Payne, who earned 11 kills in the match. Strong performances from the 'Cats also included Emma Daoud-Hebert (8 kills), Morgan Halady (7 kills and 4.5 blocks), Hannah Stires (18 digs), Kayleigh-Shay Chang (22 assists), and Lacy Cox (18 assists).

ABOUT THE ALASKA FAIRBANKS NANOOKS
The Nanooks started the season strong, going 8-2 for their non-conference slate and 4-2 in conference play. Rebounding off a loss to Saint Martin's, the Nanooks won both matches last weekend, sweeping the Seattle Pacific University Falcons on Thursday, Oct. 3, and Montana State Billings Yellowjackets on Saturday, Oct. 5.

The Nanook's team leaders are Karli Nielson (196 kills), Elizabeth Jackson (67 blocks), Tessa Onaga (241 digs), Ainsley Smith (573 assists), and Rilee White (28 service aces).

ABOUT THE ALASKA ANCHORAGE SEAWOLVES
The Seawolves started their season going 6-4 in their non-conference slate. In conference play, they're currently in the middle ground of the GNAC in 5th place with a record of 3-3. They got back to .500 by defeating Montana State Billings on Thursday, Oct. 3, and Seattle Pacific University on Saturday, Oct. 5.

The Seawolves statistical leaders are Bethany Tuchardt (134 kills), Leilani Elder (59 blocks), Madison Galloway (238 digs), Kadyn Osborne (298 assists), and Hannah Trotter (26 service aces).
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Players Mentioned

Morgan Halady

#12 Morgan Halady

MB
6' 2"
Senior
Olympic Premier Volleyball Club
Hannah Stires

#13 Hannah Stires

DS/L
5' 5"
Fifth Year
T3 Black
Emma Daoud-Hebert

#16 Emma Daoud-Hebert

MB
6' 0"
Fifth Year
Washington Volleyball Academy
Marianna Payne

#18 Marianna Payne

OH
6' 0"
Fifth Year
Excel NW
Kayleigh-Shay Chang

#1 Kayleigh-Shay Chang

S
5' 6"
Freshman
Lacy Cox

#8 Lacy Cox

S
5' 5"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Morgan Halady

#12 Morgan Halady

6' 2"
Senior
Olympic Premier Volleyball Club
MB
Hannah Stires

#13 Hannah Stires

5' 5"
Fifth Year
T3 Black
DS/L
Emma Daoud-Hebert

#16 Emma Daoud-Hebert

6' 0"
Fifth Year
Washington Volleyball Academy
MB
Marianna Payne

#18 Marianna Payne

6' 0"
Fifth Year
Excel NW
OH
Kayleigh-Shay Chang

#1 Kayleigh-Shay Chang

5' 6"
Freshman
S
Lacy Cox

#8 Lacy Cox

5' 5"
Sophomore
S