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Vanderbilt sweeps Maryland in straight sets at Nashville volleyball challenge

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Vanderbilt sweeps Maryland in straight sets at Nashville volleyball challenge

Summary

Vanderbilt defeated Maryland in straight sets on Tuesday night in Nashville during the inaugural Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge. The Commodores won the sets 25-18, 25-15, and 25-19. Reese Animashaun led Vanderbilt with 14 points, while Duru Gokcen recorded a game-high five blocks for the Terps. Maryland struggled with 17 total errors throughout the match, despite a team-high nine kills from Sydney Bryant. The loss follows Maryland's season-opening win against Howard. The Terps remain in Nashville to play Arkansas on Wednesday at 4 p.m. to conclude the challenge.

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By the Numbers

•Vanderbilt won the match in straight sets with scores of 25-18, 25-15, and 25-19.
•Reese Animashaun recorded a match-high 14 points for Vanderbilt.
•Maryland committed 17 errors during the three-set contest.
•Duru Gokcen led the defensive effort for Maryland with five blocks.
•Maryland will face Arkansas on Wednesday in their final game of the challenge.

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Maryland volleyball got off to a strong start against Howard in their first game of the season and looked to continue that success in Nashville Tuesday night vs Vanderbilt. Unfortunately, the Terps couldn’t meet the power that the Commodores brought out early as Maryland struggled to keep up. In the first-ever matchup between the two […]
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