Socially distanced benches and a scarce crowd set a unique backdrop for Maryland volleyball’s opening matchup against Ohio State Friday afternoon.
On the road facing the Buckeyes, the Terps bounced back from a bad start to win both the second and third sets, seemingly having the match in their hands. But they couldn’t hold on to a 2-1 lead, forcing a decisive fifth set.
Freshman Emily Londot completed the comeback for the Buckeyes, ricocheting a spike off of Erika Pritchard on the backline on the final play. The ball sailed backwards, halting the set at 15-13 and forcing Maryland into a 3-2 defeat (21-25, 25-18, 25-23, 15-25, 13-15) to start the 2021 season.