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UAA volleyball finishes unbeaten European tour

UAA's volleyball team wrapped a perfect record on its five-match exhibition tour in Europe with Sunday's comeback five-set victory over the Nova Gorisca club team in Italy.

The Seawolves prevailed, 22-25, 22-25, 25-13, 25-11, 15-4.

Junior setter Morgan Hooe unofficially delivered 52 assists and four aces, and generated six kills on just eight attacks.

Junior Erin Braun had a hand in 11 of the Seawolves' 17 team blocks, and senior Julia Mackey had a part in six. Katelyn Zanders furnished four Aces.

The Seawolves are scheduled to fly home Tuesday.

UAA plays its annual match against the Seawolves alumni on Aug. 29 at the Alaska Airlines Center and opens the season in earnest Sept. 3 in its SpringHill Suites Invitational against Azusa Pacific.

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