Maryland volleyball outmatched in straight-set loss to No. 10 Penn State
The Terps dropped their home finale and suffered their ninth straight-set loss.
The University of Maryland volleyball team suffered a decisive 3-0 loss to No. 10 ranked Penn State on September 12, 2026, at the XFINITY Center. Despite displaying solid performance, particularly from setter Sara Toth, Maryland's inability to maintain accuracy in serving and receiving proved costly. Penn State capitalized on eight attack errors and eight reception errors from Maryland, leading to a .167 hitting percentage in the match.
The Nittany Lions took an early lead in the first set, 25-17, and extended their dominance in the second set, 25-16, with very few Maryland points. Head coach Adam Hughes attributed their defeat to Penn State's superior serve and pass skills. Maryland, aiming for a Big Ten tournament spot, now faces crucial games against Rutgers and Ohio State to secure a tournament berth.
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