CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -- The Terps (8-3) won their second match of the day in dominant fashion, defeating East Carolina 3-0 (25-21, 25-22, 25-13).
Behind three or more kills each from Sam Csire, Rainelle Jones, Laila Ricks and Anastasia Russ, the Terps took the first set. Maryland finished the first frame with 18 total kills.
After falling behind 8-2 early in the second set, the Terps battled back. A late 7-1 run gave them a 20-16 advantage and they ultimately came out on top.
After letting the Pirates score the first two points of the third set, the Terps turned up the heat and ultimately took a commanding 14-4 lead. Maryland was boosted by a quartet of service aces from Ricks and claimed the final frame in dominant fashion.
The team's final total of 50 kills were the most for the program in a three set match dating back to September 1, 2017 against Liberty. The team's eight blocks were the lowest total of the season, but the Terps have continued to outblock their foes in every game this year.
East Carolina only gave up ten free points, with the Terrapins earning 65 points in the match, their most in three sets this season.
The Terps are now 8-0 in Friday games this season, sweeping all four Friday doubleheaders. They finished today with 96 kills and 25.5 blocks.
More Career Highlights
- Sydney Dowler now has 1,684 assists in her career and stands eighth all-time in program history. She had 41 assists against the Pirates.
- With three against East Carolina, Lexy Finnerty surpassed 200 career digs.
- Ricks' 11 kills and four service aces both tied her career-highs, both of which were set this season.
- Csire had a match-high 15 kills, the sixth time this season she's had a double-digit performance in that category.
- Jones finished with seven blocks, giving her 16 for the day and 616 in her career.
- Gem Grimshaw recorded her first service ace as a Terp.
Up Next
- The Terps will wrap up their weekend of play tomorrow at 3 pm where they will face the host school, Virginia.
