Maryland volleyball edges out Northwestern for five-set victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Maryland volleyball secured a five-set win against Northwestern on October 11, revamping their Big Ten record. The Terps, coming off a loss to UCLA, started strong with a 4-0 run in the first set, eventually winning 25-19. Northwestern responded to win the second set 25-18, but Maryland took the third set 25-18. The fourth set saw Northwestern take control, winning 25-17, forcing a decisive fifth set. In a back-and-forth fifth, Maryland rallied to clinch the match with a kill by Ava Brown after facing match points.
- •Maryland's Ava Brown delivered the match-clinching kill.
- •The Terps had previously only one Big Ten win last season.
- •Both teams were neck and neck throughout the match.
- •Maryland demonstrated strong performances from Brooklynne Brass and Eva Rohrbach.
- •The match took place on October 11.
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Maryland volleyball holds off Northwestern in five-set victory
"The Terps eclipsed last season’s Big Ten win total with a thrilling victory.
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