COLLEGE PARK, MD — On a momentous and historic night where Rainelle Jones became Maryland’s all-time leader in career blocks, the Terps dropped a hard-fought match to Illinois in three sets (15-25, 22-25, 23-25).
Jones got the record out of the way early, recording two quick blocks in the first set to officially claim the most career blocks in Maryland volleyball history.
After dropping the opening frame, the Terps battled hard in the second, fighting back from a 20-16 deficit to knot the game at 20 before ultimately falling.
Illinois took a hard-fought, back-and-forth third set to claim the three-set victory, marking the first time Maryland has been swept this season.
Led by Jones, Maryland recorded 10 blocks to Illinois’ six and continued its streak of outblocking every opponent this season.
The Terps fell to 9-8 and 0-5 in Big Ten play while Illinois moved to 8-7, 3-2.
Rainelle’s Records
- With her second block of the game, Jones reached 650 career blocks and jumped Rachel Wagener for sole possession of first place on Maryland’s all-time list.
- She now holds the program’s records for both total blocks and blocking assists.
- Jones, the nation’s leader in blocks, finished with six total blocks in addition to five kills.
More Milestones
- Sam Csire reached 700 career putaways. She finished with a team-high nine kills.
- With three assists on the day, Milan Gomillion surpassed the 100-assist mark for her career.
Up Next
- The Terps play again on Sunday at 1 pm when they travel to Rutgers. That game will air on B1G+.
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