After defeating Northwestern to even the season series, Maryland volleyball looked to gain momentum and win its second straight match. However, Maryland came up short, losing to Illinois in three sets.
After Illinois gained a 4-1 lead early in the first set, the Terps battled back, but they were unable to erase the deficit, eventually losing the set 25-19. The Fighting Illini dominated the second set from the get-go, taking a 10-4 lead and never letting go, winning the set 25-14. Maryland showed some fight in the third set, but after a 6-1 Illinois run put the Terps down eight, the set was out of reach.