Northwestern
13-6,2-5Big Ten
Maryland
11-8,2-5Big Ten
Terps Sweep 'Cats on Friday Night
10/14/2022 9:08:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
EVANSTON, Ill. - The Northwestern volleyball team could not overcome Maryland's 13 blocks and fell on Friday in straight sets (22-25, 22-25, 16-25) inside Welsh-Ryan Arena.
The loss dropped Northwestern's record to 13-6 overall and 2-5 in Big Ten action, while Maryland improved to 11-8 and 2-5 in conference.
The Wildcats offense was paced by Temi Thomas-Ailara, who finished with 10 kills on the day, and by Hanna Lesiak, who had 10 while hitting .286. NU got eight digs from Thomas-Ailara to lead them defensively. First-year Sienna Noordermeer made her collegiate debut and dished out 30 assists.
Game Notes
» Temi Thomas-Ailara recorded her 13th straight double-digit kill match.
» Northwestern got a team-high eight digs from Temi Thomas-Ailara.
» Northwestern fell to 5-8 all-time against Maryland.
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Wildcats found themselves in an early deficit, losing the first set 25-22. Maryland grabbed the advantage for good at 23-22 in a set that was tied up five times before the Terrapins took over in the second half of the stanza.
SET 2 | Northwestern fell in the second set 25-22, digging a 2-0 hole in the match. The Wildcats rallied from a seven-point 14-7 hole, but Maryland held on to take the set.
SET 3 | Northwestern was not able to win the third set and was swept by Maryland. The Wildcats fell behind on the first point and never took the lead before falling in the set 25-16.
The Wildcats travel to No. 3 Nebraska on Sunday, Oct. 16. First serve is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT on B1G+.
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