ANN ARBOR, MI – Maryland volleyball was defeated by Michigan in consecutive sets (25-21, 25-17, 25-21) at Cliff Keen Arena on Thursday. The Terps are now 13-15 overall and 4-13 in Big Ten play.
Despite boasting leads in all three of the sets, Maryland was unable to come away with a set victory in a match of runs. Michigan improved to 17-11 on the season and 7-10 in conference action.
Sam Csire moved up to third all-time in program history in kills. She recorded nine on the day to increase her total to 1431. The graduate outside hitter passed Adreené Elliott (1,424 from 2011-15) in the match.
Samantha Schnitta tallied six kills, six digs, four blocks and two service aces. She now has 79 aces to lead all NCAA Division I. The total is also a program record.
Katie Scherer added five kills and six digs.
Anastasia Russ rounded out performers with a game-high seven blocks.
Breaking Down The Action
Set 1:Michigan 25 Maryland 21
- Back-to-back kills by Samantha Schnitta and Anastasia Russ gave them an early 3-2 lead.
- Michigan pulled ahead with an 8-4 lead after going on a 6-1 run.
- The Terps responded by going on a 6-0 run to tie the set at 11 apiece. Sam Csire had three kills in the run.
- The Terrapins led by three at 18-15 after a kill by Schnitta.
- The Wolverines then went on a 6-0 run to take back their lead at 21-18.
- Michigan closed out the set with the win recording three consecutive points.
Set 2: Michigan 25 Maryland 17
- Michigan scored the first two points of the second set, but the Terps responded with six consecutive points to force a timeout.
- The Wolverines tied the set at 11 after recording a kill.
- Back-to-back kills by Michigan put them up 17-14 and Adam Hughes burned a timeout.
- Michigan closed out the set on a 6-1 run.
Set 3: Michigan 25 Maryland 21
- Michigan opened set three leading 6-1.
- The Terps bridged the gap with three consecutive points to trail 8-6.
- A 7-1 run gave Maryland a 10-9 advantage. Schnitta had two kills in the run.
- Michigan's 5-1 run gave it the lead back at 15-13.
- The Wolverines closed out the set scoring the seven of the final 10 points.
Numbers To Know
- 3: Sydney Dowler ranks third all-time in assists for Maryland. She now has 3828 assists.
- 3: Sam Csire moved to third all-time in program history with 1431 career kills.
- 79: Schnitta tallied two service aces in the match, bringing her to 79 on the season, ranking first in NCAA Division I. Her total is also a program record.
- 105: Lilly Gunter has 105 career games with 10 or more digs.
Up Next
- Maryland will play at Michigan State on Saturday, Nov. 23. The match starts at 1 p.m. and will be streamed on Big Ten Plus.
