Down 9-8 in the fifth set, Maryland desperately needed to put together a run as it did not have much time to spare. With Northwestern in the position to attack and expand its lead, middle blocker Rainelle Jones came up clutch yet again for the Terps with a solo block, her fourth of the match.
This block energized Maryland’s entire roster as it sparked a crucial 4-0 run for the Terps. Maryland would never let go of its three-point lead, winning the fifth set 15-12.
Maryland’s late run in the fifth set helped it claim victory in its matchup against Northwestern on the road in a five-set showdown (25-23, 25-23, 26-28, 21-25, 15-12).