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Photos: Seawolves defeat Cougars

Allen throws souvenir balls to members of the audience during the announcement of the starting lineup. Photo by Justin Cox.

UAA Seawolves volleyball defeated the California State San Marcos Cougars 3-2 on Sept. 5 during the Seawolf Invitational, with Tia Allen’s 14 digs and 18 kills, Lee Ivakina’s 12 digs and 15 kills and Johana Malikova racking up four aces, 45 assists and 18 digs. This victory marks the Seawolves' sixth straight win of the season, leaving them 6-0.

After losing the first set of the match, the Seawolves rallied back strong and won the second set, before narrowly being defeated during the third set and finally winning both the fourth and fifth sets.

Rounding out the Seawolf Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 6, the Seawolves defeated Minot State 3-0, leaving them 7-0 for a great start to their season.

Ivakina waves to the crowd as her name is announced before the match. Photo by Justin Cox.
The Seawolves greet their opponents before the match. Photo by Justin Cox.
Malikova prepares to serve. Photo by Justin Cox.
Madison Galloway gets under the ball. Photo by Justin Cox.
Elena Hansen serves the ball. Photo by Justin Cox.
Galloway waits for the Cougars to serve. Photo by Justin Cox.
Cougars dive for the ball after a Seawolves' attack. Photo by Justin Cox.
Seawolves cheer on their teammates. Photo by Justin Cox.
Bella Burney makes an attack. Photo by Justin Cox.
Ivakina makes an attack. Photo by Justin Cox.