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Maryland volleyball rallies to defeat Northwestern, 3-2

In a decisive fifth set in Maryland volleyball’s home matchup against Northwestern, the Terrapins became the aggressor out of the gates thanks to its duo of middle blockers.

Middle blockers Laila Ricks and Rainelle Jones revved up their game in the deciding set, producing the Terps’ first five points. A kill from each player was followed by an in-sync block on the next rally,

Finesse turned to ferocity after the joint effort at the net, as Ricks and Jones each punished another pair of kills. Whereas the freshman soared for the zinger, Jones used a low and away attack for the score.