May 13, 2024

Rainelle Jones (Cree) has 8 Kills, 6 Blocks for Maryland in Sweep of Hofstra

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Maryland volleyball completed the clean sweep of the Maryland Invite as they took down Hofstra in the final game of the tournament, 3-0. Strong defense by Sydney Dowler and six emphatic kills by Sam Csire gave the Terps a quick and decisive 25-18 win in the first set. The Terps kept it rolling in the second set where they opened up a 8-0 lead en route to a 25-15 win. The third and final set was much closer but Maryland managed to hang on and upend the Pride, 25-19, clinching the tournament win.

Great Eight

  • After dropping the second set against Virginia on Friday night, Maryland reeled off eight consecutive victories against the Cavaliers, Blue Devils, and Pride.
  • The Terps used a balanced attack during the tournament that saw the blockers, outsider hitters, defensive specialists, setters and libero’s working in tandem to produce a formidable squad.

Super Second Set

  • Coming off of a strong first set victory, Maryland came out in the second set and imposed their will onto the Pride. The Terps went on an 8-0 run to start thanks to several blocks and kills from Rainelle Jones (Cree).

Up Next

  • The Terps will travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania next weekend for the Hilton Philadelphia At Penn’s Landing Cherry & White Challenge where they will take on LIU Brooklyn, Iona and host Temple.