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Maryland volleyball’s Taylor Smith grasps increased role in Terps’ offense

The going has not always been easy for setter Taylor Smith to start the Big Ten season. Thrown into the starting lineup following a season-ending injury to senior Whitney Craigo, the freshman became the sole setter in a new system for Maryland volleyball.

With 43 assists, four kills and five block assists Wednesday night in Maryland’s five-set loss to No. 16 Michigan, Smith appears to be grasping the new system and the increased role as the season advances. Her 43 assists are the second-most of her Big Ten career, while the four kills and five blocks are both Big Ten career-highs.