https://alaskananooks.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for University of Alaska Fairbanks Athleticsen-us60https://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/8/29/womens-volleyball-volleyball-caps-perfect-weekend-in-anchorage-with-sweep-of-lenoir-rhyne.aspxhttps://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/8/29/womens-volleyball-volleyball-caps-perfect-weekend-in-anchorage-with-sweep-of-lenoir-rhyne.aspxWomen's Volleyball

ANCHORAGE - The Nanooks volleyball team capped off a 3-0 weekend in Anchorage with a sweep of Lenoir-Rhyne on Saturday afternoon. With the win, Alaska improves to 6-1 on the season. This is the second straight season the Nanooks were 6-1 through their first seven matches.]]>Tessa Onaga celebrates a point against TWU in Anchorage 2026Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:22:00 AKST1213974https://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/8/28/womens-volleyball-nanooks-outlast-texas-womans-university-in-five-set-thriller.aspxhttps://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/8/28/womens-volleyball-nanooks-outlast-texas-womans-university-in-five-set-thriller.aspxWomen's Volleyball

ANCHORAGE - The Nanooks volleyball team prevailed against the Texas Woman's University Pioneers on Friday afternoon in Anchorage. After Alaska won the first two sets, TWU won the third and fourth before the Nanooks took the fifth.]]>Haylee Lyons on the block during Blue/Gold Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:24:00 AKST1213973https://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/8/27/womens-volleyball-nanooks-sweep-chico-state-in-match-one-in-anchorage.aspxhttps://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/8/27/womens-volleyball-nanooks-sweep-chico-state-in-match-one-in-anchorage.aspxWomen's Volleyball

ANCHORAGE - The Nanooks volleyball team made quick work of the Chico State Wildcats on Thursday afternoon. Alaska improved to 4-1 on the year with a 3-0 win; 25-20, 25-13, 25-14.]]>Nanooks volleyball meeting on court mid match in HawaiiThu, 27 Aug 2026 16:50:00 AKST1213972https://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/8/27/mens-ice-hockey-nanooks-hockey-announces-final-addition-ahead-of-2026-27-season.aspxhttps://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/8/27/mens-ice-hockey-nanooks-hockey-announces-final-addition-ahead-of-2026-27-season.aspxMen's Ice Hockey

FAIRBANKS - The Alaska Nanooks hockey team has announced the addition of Zachary Howard. Howard is the final addition for the 2026-27 Nanooks team. The forward joins the 'Nooks after four seasons with the Springfield Jr. Blues in the NAHL.]]>Zachary Howard, singing release, 2026-27 hockeyThu, 27 Aug 2026 12:37:00 AKST413971https://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/8/26/womens-volleyball-nanooks-volleyball-heads-south-to-anchorage-for-seawolf-invitational.aspxhttps://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/8/26/womens-volleyball-nanooks-volleyball-heads-south-to-anchorage-for-seawolf-invitational.aspxWomen's Volleyball

FAIRBANKS - The Nanooks volleyball team travels to Anchorage this week for three matches in the UAA Seawolf Invitational. The 'Nooks will play Aug. 27-29 against Chico State, Texas Woman's University, and Lenoir-Rhyne.]]>Ashlyn White (L) and Peri Hoshock (R) high five after a Nanooks victory in HawaiiWed, 26 Aug 2026 09:48:00 AKST1213970https://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/8/25/womens-volleyball-henderson-earns-gnac-volleyball-preseason-player-of-the-year-honors-onaga-joins-on-preseason-all-conference-team.aspxhttps://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/8/25/womens-volleyball-henderson-earns-gnac-volleyball-preseason-player-of-the-year-honors-onaga-joins-on-preseason-all-conference-team.aspxWomen's Volleyball

FAIRBANKS - The Great Northwest Athletic Conference announced its 2026 Volleyball Preseason All-Conference Team on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Alaska's Cynphany Henderson was selected as the Preseason Player of the Year, and Tessa Onaga was named to the Preseason All-Conference Team.]]>Cyn and Tessa GNAC Preseason releaseTue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 AKST1213969https://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/8/24/womens-volleyball-nanooks-sweep-gnac-volleyball-weekly-honors-after-title-in-hawaii.aspxhttps://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/8/24/womens-volleyball-nanooks-sweep-gnac-volleyball-weekly-honors-after-title-in-hawaii.aspxWomen's Volleyball

FAIRBANKS - Haylee Lyons and Tessa Onaga were named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference volleyball players of the week. Lyons was named the GNAC Offensive Player of the Week and Onaga took home the GNAC Defensive Player of the Week honor.]]>Tessa Onaga (L) and Haylee Lyons (R) pose with the championship trophy and their All-Tournament trophiesMon, 24 Aug 2026 13:30:00 AKST1213968https://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/8/22/womens-volleyball-no-16-nanooks-win-hawaii-alaska-challenge-title-with-sweep-of-hawaii-hilo.aspxhttps://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/8/22/womens-volleyball-no-16-nanooks-win-hawaii-alaska-challenge-title-with-sweep-of-hawaii-hilo.aspxWomen's Volleyball

HILO, Hi. - The Alaska Nanooks volleyball team won the 2026 Hawaii/Alaska Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 22. The 'Nooks went 3-1 over the three days and capped off the title win with a 3-0 sweep of Hawaii Hilo.]]>The Nanooks smile and celebrate a point Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:09:00 AKST1213967https://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/8/22/womens-volleyball-volleyball-splits-day-two-at-hawaii-alaska-challenge.aspxhttps://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/8/22/womens-volleyball-volleyball-splits-day-two-at-hawaii-alaska-challenge.aspxWomen's Volleyball

HILO, Hi. - The Alaska Nanooks volleyball team split their Friday matches at the Hawaii/Alaska Challenge. With the win and loss, the Nanooks are now 2-1, 0-0 GNAC to open the 2026 season.]]>Kellan Flynn on the serve receive against ChaminadeSat, 22 Aug 2026 00:20:00 AKST1213966https://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/8/21/mens-ice-hockey-nanooks-hockey-announces-the-addition-of-joseph-serpa.aspxhttps://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/8/21/mens-ice-hockey-nanooks-hockey-announces-the-addition-of-joseph-serpa.aspxMen's Ice Hockey

FAIRBANKS - The Alaska Nanooks hockey team has announced the addition of Joseph Serpa. Serpa is a forward from Cambridge, Ont. and spent last season with Mercyhurst (NCAA) after two years at Dalhousie University, a member of USports (Canada).]]>Joseph Serpa Signing Release, 2026-27Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:30:00 AKST413965