Battlin' Bears best Seawolves, 3-1

BILLINGS, Mont. – Sophomore McKenzie Moss posted her third straight double-double, but the Alaska Anchorage volleyball team saw its brief win streak end Sunday night at the Fortin Center, 28-26, 12-25, 25-16, 25-17, in a non-conference match against Rocky Mountain.

The Seawolves were led by 17 kills from sophomore outside hitter Jackie Matthisen, 23 digs from senior libero Stacie Meisner, and 46 assists from senior setter Calli Scott, but managed just a .125 attack percentage against the NAIA squad.

Moss finished with 12 kills and 13 digs in the loss, which counts on UAA's overall record but does not affect the Division II playoff race.

The Battlin' Bears (13-6) were paced by double-double efforts from Sara Brunner with 12 kills and 16 digs, and Jessica Overstreet with 10 kills, 10 digs and seven of RMC's impressive 17 blocks. Meanwhile, the Seawolves managed just nine blocks and lost despite out-digging the home team 71-62.

UAA had entered its final non-conference contest following thrilling 3-2 victories at Western Washington and Central Washington on Thursday and Saturday.

Meanwhile, it was the second straight win over a Great Northwest Athletic Conference team for the Battlin' Bears, who swept crosstown rival Montana State Billings on Tuesday.

MSUB (8-7, 2-2 GNAC) will play host to UAA (10-6, 2-1 GNAC) on Monday at 5 p.m. ADT at Alterowitz Gymnasium.

After playing 12 of 13 matches away from home in September, the Seawolves will then return home Oct. 1 and 3 for GNAC matches with Western Oregon and Saint Martin's.

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Players Mentioned

#RS Jackie Matthisen: MB/OH; 5' 11"; Sophomore

#14 Stacie Meisner: L; 5' 8"; Junior

#6 McKenzie Moss: OH; 5' 11"; Freshman

#4 Calli Scott: S; 5' 8"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#RS Jackie Matthisen
: 5' 11"; Sophomore
: MB/OH

#14 Stacie Meisner
: 5' 8"; Junior
: L

#6 McKenzie Moss
: 5' 11"; Freshman
: OH

#4 Calli Scott
: 5' 8"; Junior
: S