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 the intermission, Maryland was boosted by a quartet of service aces from Ricks and claimed the final frame in dominant fashion.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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