After a 2-1 set lead flew out the window for Maryland women’s volleyball in Friday’s season opener, the team looked to right the ship in Saturday’s rematch and leave Columbus with a win.
Once again, the matchup was a closely contest battle that came down to a do or die fifth set. But after intense play throughout, the Terps were caught sleeping in the decisive frame.
With everything notched at 12-12, a net violation by Jada Gardner broke the tie in favor of the Buckeyes. The home team followed up Gardner’s mistake with a service ace from Mac Podraza, which sailed over a ducking Rebekah Rath to just hit inbounds.