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Volleyball Prepares For Home Battle With Ohio State, Michigan

Maryland (8-14, 1-11 B1G) vs. Ohio State (3-17, 0-12 B1G)
November 8, 2025
Stephen M. Schanwald Pavilion at XFINITY Center
1:00 p.m.
B1G+
Maryland (8-14, 1-11 B1G) vs. Michigan (15-8, 5-3 B1G)
November 9, 2025
Stephen M. Schanwald Pavilion at XFINITY Center
12:00 p.m.
B1G+
COLLEGE PARK, MD -- Maryland volleyball will host Ohio State on Saturday, followed by a Sunday matchup against Michigan. Saturday's first serve is set for 1 p.m. ET, and Sunday's match will begin at 12 p.m. ET. Both matches will stream live on B1G+.


Gameday Promotions:

Saturday, Nov. 8 vs. Ohio State
  • Testudo's Kids Club Day: Testudo's Kids Club… more like Spy Kids Club! Testudo's Kids Club members have been offered free admission to this match
    • Camper Reunion Day: All 2025 Maryland Volleyball campers have been invited back to this match. 
    • High School and Travel Team Day 
    • Autograph Action: Fans are encouraged to stick around after the match for an autograph session with the team
    • Spy Goggle Station by the main entrance.
    • I Spy Bingo: Fans can grab an I Spy Bingo card from the marketing table and keep an eye out during the match. The first spy kid to get bingo wins a prize.
Sunday, Nov. 9 vs. Michigan
  • Alzheimer's Awareness Match
  • Link to our fundraiser can be found here
 
block party
  • Maryland ranks third in the conference in total blocks this season with 220.5.
  • Defense has been a strong suit for the Terps, as they boast two players in the top six in the conference in total blocks this year.
  • Duru Gökçen has been a standout at the net, currently second in the conference with 106 total blocks and ranking sixth in blocks per set.
  • Eva Rohrbach has also been a consistent presence alongside Gökçen, currently ranking sixth in the conference with 99 total blocks and tenth in blocks per set.
Duru Gökçen celebrates against Rutgers
Sophomore Duru Gokcen earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors earlier this season.
turning the page
  • Maryland holds an 8–14 overall record.
  • Defense has been a consistent strength for the Terps throughout the season. They rank third in the Big Ten in total team blocks (220.5) and third in blocks per set. 
  • Duru Gökçen ranks second in the conference with 106 blocks, while Eva Rohrbach follows closely in sixth.
Ally Williams celebrates a point against Rutgers
Senior Ally Williams has started in every game this season and leads the team in digs. 
season leaders
  • Ajack Malual leads the Terps in kills per set with 3.56 after 22 matches. The senior transfer tallied a career-high 21 kills against Wake Forest earlier this season.
  • Lilly Wagner continues to lead the Terps in assists in her first season, averaging 7.71 per set. The redshirt freshman has recorded eleven double-doubles this season.
  • On the defensive side, Ally Williams is averaging 3.08 digs per set. She posted a career-high 22 digs against Coastal Carolina to open the season.
  • Duru Gökçen anchors the defense for the Terps with 1.29 blocks per set. The sophomore is second in the conference in blocks this season with 106. 
Lilly Wagner celebrates against Rutgers
Lilly Wagner tied her career-high 48 assists against Rutgers on Wednesday.
AJ's corner
  • Ajack Malual has been a key contributor to the Terps' offense this season and has excelled since transitioning to Big Ten play after previously competing in the SEC.
  • She has recorded seven matches with 16 or more kills and currently ranks seventh in the Big Ten in total kills.
  • Against Davidson, she recorded 20 kills in a win, then followed it up with another career-best 21 kills against Wake Forest a few days later. Defensively, she added 16 digs and eight blocks.
  • Malual became the first Terp since Erika Pritchard (2019) to record 20+ kills in a match while hitting over .400.
Ajack Malual postgame interview on the Big Ten Network.
Ajack Malual recorded a career-high 21 kills in a win against Rutgers. 
Scouting report
  • Ohio State will head to College Park with a 3-17 overall record and a 0-12 mark in Big Ten play.
  • Offensively, the Buckeyes are led by Hannah Jones, who has 231 kills this season and averages 3.45 per set.
  • Kaia Castle anchors the defense with a team-best 71 blocks.
  • Michigan will travel to College Park with a 15-8 overall record and a 5-7 mark in Big Ten play.
  • Offensively, the Wolverines are led by Alisson Jacobs, who has 327 kills this season and averages 3.99 per set.
  • Serena Nyambio anchors the defense with a team-high 106 blocks.
  • Ohio State holds a 17-8 all-time advantage over Maryland. Last season, the Terps defeated Ohio State in four sets.
  • Michigan leads the series 18-3 all-time, with the Wolverines earning a three-set victory last season.
Haley Melby celebrates a point against Rutgers
Haley Melby recorded her first career double-double with 13 kills and 10 assists against Rutgers. 
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Players Mentioned

Eva Rohrbach

#44 Eva Rohrbach

MB
6' 2"
Junior
Lilly Wagner

#26 Lilly Wagner

S
6' 0"
Redshirt Freshman
Ally Williams

#24 Ally Williams

DS
5' 3"
Senior
Ajack Malual

#3 Ajack Malual

RS
6' 1"
Senior
Haley Melby

#4 Haley Melby

OH
6' 2"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Eva Rohrbach

#44 Eva Rohrbach

6' 2"
Junior
MB
Lilly Wagner

#26 Lilly Wagner

6' 0"
Redshirt Freshman
S
Ally Williams

#24 Ally Williams

5' 3"
Senior
DS
Ajack Malual

#3 Ajack Malual

6' 1"
Senior
RS
Haley Melby

#4 Haley Melby

6' 2"
Junior
OH