Box Score COLLEGE PARK, MD – A furious comeback fell just short as Maryland (13-4, 1-4) fell against conference foe Northwestern (7-9, 2-3), 3-2. 

The first set was a back and forth affair that saw the Terps fall 25-23, despite three kills and two blocks from standout senior, Rainelle Jones. The pair of Jones and Sam Csire swifty tied the match at one after a 25-19 win with staggering seven kills in the frame by Csire. The third set went back to the Wildcats once again by a score of 25-23 with Maryland not able to tie it late. The Terps stormed back in the fourth set, winning it 25-16 behind Jones' fierce blocking and thunderous kills. The fifth and final went the Wildcats way as the Terps couldn't complete the comeback.

Filling The Stat Sheet

• Jones led the Terps in kills with 14 with Csire chipping in 13 of her own.
• Jones and Laila Ricks led the charge on the defensive end with eight blocks apiece
• Sydney Dowlers 41 assists paced the team with no other Terp getting more than three. 
• Freshman sensation Milan Gomillion once again led the team in digs with 15.

Hughes Milestone

• The next win for head coach Adam Hughes will be his 50th as head coach of the Maryland volleyball team.

 
Up Next

• Maryland will stay home and welcome the Indiana Hoosiers Sunday at the XFINITY Center Pavilion.