Wisconsin sweep sends Maryland into quick turnaround at Minnesota
Maryland lost in straight sets at No. 6 Wisconsin Friday, October 16, falling 25–18, 25–23 and 25–18 at the Wisconsin Field House in Madison. The Terps are 12–6 overall and 2–5 in Big Ten play.
Maryland lost in straight sets at No. 6 Wisconsin Friday, October 16, falling 25–18, 25–23 and 25–18 at the Wisconsin Field House in Madison. The Terps are 12–6 overall and 2–5 in Big Ten play.
The second set offered Maryland its closest opportunity. The Terps moved ahead 21–18 before Wisconsin recovered and took the set by two points. Maryland could not extend the match in the third.
Ava Brown led the Terps with 10 kills on a .375 hitting percentage. Brooklynne Brass added nine kills and Sydney Bryant had seven. Sara Toth recorded 33 assists and two service aces, while Raina Chwialkowski led Maryland with 12 digs.
Decelise Champion had 17 kills for Wisconsin, which hit .344 as a team compared with Maryland’s .155. The Badgers recorded 11 team blocks and improved to 12–5 overall and 6–1 in conference play.
Maryland continues its road trip Saturday, October 17, against Minnesota. The official Terps schedule lists the match for 7 p.m. Eastern.