STONY BROOK, NY — The Terps won their second game of the day in the Stony Brook Invitational, defeating host Stony Brook 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-16).
The first set was a back-and-forth affair with Maryland going down 15-16 at one point. Aided by three kills by reigning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week Rainelle Jones, the Terps proceeded to go on a 7-0 run to propel themselves to the come-from-behind victory.
The second set was equally as close with the two teams knotted at 19 late in the set. Again, the Terps pulled away when it mattered, finishing the set on a 6-1 run.
The Terps dominated the third set behind multiple kills from both Laila Ivey and Sam Csire.
Maryland is now 4-1 this season.
Blocking Bonanza
- The Terps, who came into the day ranked sixth in the nation with 3.5 blocks per set, continued to excel in that facet of the game, finishing with 14 blocks.
- In the first set alone, the Terps recorded eight blocks.
- Laila Ricks finished with ten blocks, tying her career-high, and Anastasia Russ added seven.
- Jones, who came into the day second overall with 2.56 blocks per set, recorded five blocks.
Up Next
- The Terps will wrap up the Stony Brook Invitational tomorrow morning when they battle South Florida at 10 am.
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