CORALVILLE, IA — The Maryland volleyball team dropped a tightly contested match to the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday night, 3-1.

The Terps (18-10, 6-10 Big Ten) managed to take the first set but couldn't overcome the strong hitting from the Hawkeyes in the next three sets. 

Rainelle Jones moved into third place all-time in Maryland volleyball history with her 517 blocks, with her seventh block of the night coming in the fourth set. She passed Ashlyn McGregor's 516. 

Sam Csire led the Terps with 18 kills, and finished with three blocks and three digs defensively. Rainelle Jones had a strong showing with nine kills and a team-high of seven blocks.

Paula Neciporuka finished the match with 16 kills, eight digs, and four digs. Sydney Dowler finished with 48 assists and 13 digs, and Milan Gomillion finished with 16 digs. 
 
Breaking Down The Action

• Csire's six kills and Rainelle Jones' four kills and two blocks powered the Terps to a 26-24 victory after a tightly contested first frame. 
• Iowa responded in set two with a convincing 25-19, ending on a 3-0 run to tie the match at one apiece. 
• The Terps held a 23-20 lead and a 24-22 lead in the third set, but Iowa stormed back and took the set 26-24. 
• Maryland tried to reclaim the momentum, and was lifted by Jones' milestone block, but Iowa was able to hold on for the match victory. 

 
Block Party

• Rainelle Jones's team-high seven blocks allowed her to move up the all-time Maryland leader board, past Ashlyn McGregor's 516.
• Jones is averaging 1.72 blocks per set this season which not only leads the Big Ten, but also leads the entire country.

 
Up Next

• Maryland will go back on the road for a contest against the Northwestern Wildcats in Evanston, Illinois, on Friday, Nov. 19. at p.m. 
• The match will be streamed live on B1G+