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Maryland Volleyball falls to Illinois in straight sets to open conference play

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Ninth-ranked Illinois brought their best to College Park and swept the Terps on Friday night.

Since Emily Fraik went down with a season-ending injury against Washington, it has been apparent that Maryland's depth will be tested in every match they play. Without Fraik's size on the front line, Maryland struggled to match the size and physicality of Illinois all night. Illinois finished with eleven total team blocks, compared to Maryland's three.

Set One:

Despite a raucous, record-breaking crowd of 1,752 attendees, Illinois was able to control the early portion of the match, as they jumped out to a quick 8-2 lead.