Terps Defeat Hofstra 3-0, Sweep Maryland Invite

Saturday, August 28

College Park, MD

7 p.m.

Maryland

3-0,0-0Big Ten

Hofstra

1-2,0-0CAA

Team	1	2	3	Final F
Hofstra	18	15	19	0
Maryland	25	25	25	3

8/28/2021 7:09:00 PM | Volleyball

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COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Maryland volleyball completed the clean sweep of the Maryland Invite as they took down Hofstra in the final game of the tournament, 3-0. Strong defense by Sydney Dowler and six emphatic kills by Sam Csire gave the Terps a quick and decisive 25-18 win in the first set. The Terps kept it rolling in the second set where they opened up a 8-0 lead en route to a 25-15 win. The third and final set was much closer but Maryland managed to hang on and upend the Pride, 25-19, clinching the tournament win.

Great Eight

After dropping the second set against Virginia on Friday night, Maryland reeled off eight consecutive victories against the Cavaliers, Blue Devils, and Pride.
The Terps used a balanced attack during the tournament that saw the blockers, outsider hitters, defensive specialists, setters and libero's working in tandem to produce a formidable squad.

Super Second Set

Coming off of a strong first set victory, Maryland came out in the second set and imposed their will onto the Pride. The Terps went on an 8-0 run to start thanks to several blocks and kills from Rainelle Jones.
Maryland would continue to pour it on due in part to the four kills by Paula Neciporuka and great two-way play from Laila Ricks.

Go-Go Gomillion

Freshman Libero Milan Gomillion made a name for herself this weekend as she appeared in every set that the Terps played.
The Bowie, Maryland native not only appeared in every set, but she led the team in digs in every set of every game.

Right Engel

Freshman Erin Engel saw her first career action in the first set and earned her first career ace which clinched the set for Maryland.

Maryland Invite All-Tournament Team

MVP: Sam Csire (UMD)
Sydney Dowler (UMD)
Milan Gomillion (UMD)
Grace Turner (UVA)
Mary Schaffer (UVA)
Chiara Cucco (HOF)
Nyjha Marelin (CCSU)

Up Next

The Terps will travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania next weekend for the Hilton Philadelphia At Penn's Landing Cherry & White Challenge where they will take on LIU Brooklyn, Iona and host Temple.

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