Maryland volleyball sought to complete a season sweep of Michigan State and snap its two-game losing streak. But the Terps dug themselves in a hole late in the opening set, trailing 17-14.
A powerful serve from outside hitter Sam Csire gave the Spartans all sorts of trouble, cutting Maryland’s deficit to two. Then, the Spartans landed a big blow, scoring five of the next six points. This run proved pivotal in the Terps’ straight-set loss on the road.
“I thought last time we were in control of possessions a lot better,” head coach Adam Hughes said. “Today, I felt like we were playing from behind in a lot of ways.