Maryland (14-14, 5-11 B1G) vs #5 Ohio State (19-5, 15-1 B1G)
November 18, 2022
Xfinity Center Pavilion
7 pm ET
Maryland (14-14, 5-11 B1G) vs Michigan (15-11, 6-10 B1G)
November 19, 2022
Xfinity Center Pavilion
8 pm ET
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The Terps return back to the Xfinity Center Pavilion this weekend, beginning with a Friday night matchup against #5 Ohio State at 7 pm. Maryland returns to action on Saturday night for a match against Michigan. Prior to Saturday’s match we will honor our seniors Gem Grimshaw, Maddie Naumann, Rainelle Jones and Lexy Finnerty. Both matches will be streamed on B1G+.
THIS WEEK’S STORYLINES
B1g Time
- Maryland will begin their three game homestand this weekend as the host #5 Ohio State on Friday night at 7 pm. The Terps will then face the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday night for Senior night at 8 pm.
- Maryland picked up its first home Big Ten Victory over Iowa on Sunday, marking its seventh conference victory of the season
- Maryland’s victory over No.9 Purdue at Holloway Gymnasium on October 16, marked the program’s first-ever win over a Top-Ten program on the road since joining the conference in 2014. Prior to losing to No. 1 Nebraska, Maryland won four consecutive road matches for the first time in its Big Ten history.
Blocking Blitz
- Maryland continues to lead the nation as America’s best blocking team. After leading the country with 3.45 blocks per set and 348.5 total blocks last season, the Terps are continuing that trend.
- As a team, the Terps average 3.3 blocks per set, nearly two full blocks more than their opponent’s 1.7 blocks per set. With 331.5 total blocks so far this season, Maryland has 171 more blocks than its opponents. No other school has more than 300 blocks this season with Denver the next closest competitor with 291 total blocks.
- Just like her team, Rainelle Jones continues to shine as the nation’s best blocker. Already the active career leader in block assists and total blocks, Jones leads the nation with 1.55 blocks per set and 143 total blocks.
- When Rainelle Jones notched her 650th career block on Friday October 7, she passed Rachele Wagener and became the program’s all-time leader in total blocks. Now with 685, Jones continues to build on her record.
Top tier defense
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