Terps Best Sacramento State 3-1

Box Score SAN DIEGO, CA — The Terps picked up their second victory of the day in the Aztec Classic, defeating Sacramento State 3-1 (25-17, 23-25, 25-21, 28-26). 

Maryland won a competitive first set thanks to four kills and two service aces by Sam Csire. Laila Ricks and Anastasia Russ each added two blocks. 

After the Hornets took a back-and-forth second match, the Terps displayed their resilience, fighting back from a late 19-17 deficit to finish the third set on an 8-2 run. 

Sparked by four early kills from Rainelle Jones and clutch play late, Maryland took a close final set 28-26. 

Notable Performances

• Csire recorded 14 kills, bringing her total for the day to 31.
• After setting a career-high with three aces earlier in the day, Erin Engel set a new career-mark with four aces.
• The Terps recorded double-digit blocks for the seventh consecutive game with 11 today. 

Doubleheader Dominance

• The Terps have now swept all three doubleheaders they have participated in this season, winning both Friday games in the Maryland Invite, the Stony Brook Tournament and the Aztec Classic. 

Up Next

• The Terps will wrap up play in the Aztec Classic tomorrow when they face Arizona at 3 pm.