Maryland volleyball turned in one of its worst offensive showings just two days after its five-set collapse against Illinois. The Terps, who have the Big Ten’s second-worst attack, finished with a .147 hitting percentage and 18 attacking errors in a straight-set loss to Michigan State.
After producing a team-high 17 kills on Friday, Sydney Bryant only had four kills and a game-high eight attacking errors Sunday. Brooklynne Brass had 10
kills but needed 28 total attempts to do so.
Trailing 4-3 early in the first set, the Spartans notched 12 consecutive points to open a double-digit lead. Maryland never had an answer, falling in the set, 25-13. Zora Hardison and Hayley Ogden sparked the run, combining for five kills and three blocks.
While the Terps got off to a better start in the second set — they led 17-13 after a five-point run — Michigan State responded with seven unanswered points en route to a 25-23 set victory. The Spartans scored the final two points of the set.
Maryland and Michigan State went back-and-forth in the third set, with neither team leading by more than three points. Despite hitting .269, four service errors haunted the Terps during their 25-23 set defeat.
After exceeding last season’s Big Ten win total, Maryland has lost four straight matches — its won just two sets.
In other news
No. 20 Maryland women’s basketball avenged its NCAA Tournament second-round loss with a 72-68 exhibition victory over No. 12 North Carolina. Rachel Lawrence covered the game.
No. 1 Maryland field hockey rebounded from its first loss of the season to beat No. 13 Indiana, 1-0, in a defensive affair. Roman Brunetti had the story.
No. 11 Maryland men’s soccer recorded its second consecutive shutout during its 1-0 win over Ohio State. Rize Simmons had the coverage.
Maryland volleyball blew a 2-1 lead, falling in five sets to Illinois and extended its four-game losing streak. Aarna Mishra provided the recap.
Maryland women’s soccer produced just four shots in its 1-0 loss to No. 5 Michigan State. Noah Ghelli wrote the story.
Maryland women’s golf is headed to the French Broad Collegiate Invitational.
Maryland wrestling completed its intrasquad scrimmage.
Maryland baseball split its doubleheader against St. John’s Saturday.
Maryland football is one of three power four teams without a win over another power four school.
