Maryland, Rutgers Set for Wednesday Night

Maryland (15-5, 3-5 Big Ten) vs Rutgers (8-11, 0-8 B1G)

Oct. 20 // 6 PM
XFINITY Center Pavilion (College Park, MD)

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Maryland volleyball returns home to XFINITY Center Pavilion to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in a match set to be aired on Big Ten Network.

The Terps are coming off a 3-1 victory at Michigan State, the program's first-ever win in East Lansing, Michigan. Outside hitter Sam Csire racked up 15 kills to lead the squad on that night.

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WEDNESDAY STORYLINES

blocking beasts

After leading the Big Ten in blocking during the spring season, the Terps are right back at it this Fall.
Maryland leads the Big Ten with 3.17 blocks per set, a number that also leads the entire NCAA. In terms of total blocks, the Terps have 222, 27.5 more than the team with the second-most (Penn State.)
The Terps efforts are led by middle blocker Rainelle Jones who leads the country with 1.85 blocks per set.

Stat Studs

Many Terps are at the top, or near the top, of several statistical categories.
Blocking is one of the squad's biggest strengths and it shows with the team second in the conference with 3.17 blocks per set while Rainelle Jones leads all individuals with 1.85 blocks per set.
Freshman Milan Gomillion has burst onto the scene this Fall with 4.66 digs per set, top in the Big Ten
Setter Sydney Dowler has orchestrated Maryland's offense to perfection with 1013 assists per set, seventh in the Big Ten.

Milestone watch

Milan Gomillion is 11 away from 300 career digs.
Rainelle Jones is 20 away from 500 career blocks.
Sydney Dowler is 64 away from 1,000 career assists.

FANS ARE BACK!

Fans are welcomed back to XFINITY Pavilion this season for the first time since the 2019 season.
All fans must adhere to Maryland's COVID-19 protocols and wear a mask in all indoor spaces. For a full review of protocols check HERE.

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Players Mentioned

Sam Csire

Sydney Dowler

Milan Gomillion

Rainelle Jones

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