Women’s Volleyball

Maryland Falls to UCLA in Five-Set Battle at XFINITY Center

Published October 10, 2026

Story by Shawn Payne
Photos by Kenneth Kouassi

October 9, 2026 | XFINITY Center — College Park, Maryland | Big Ten Women’s Volleyball

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland returned to the XFINITY Center main court Friday evening looking to build momentum in Big Ten play against visiting UCLA. Both teams entered with 11–4 overall records, with the Terrapins seeking a response after their straight-set loss to top-ranked Nebraska. Maryland’s young attack had already helped deliver a five-set victory over Iowa, offering encouragement ahead of another conference test. The Bruins arrived with a 2–2 Big Ten record and an offense led by Maggie Li.

_DSC7901 — Maryland players gather in a team huddle on the court at XFINITY Center

_DSC8041 — Maryland players gather in a team huddle on the court at XFINITY Center

Maryland established itself early through Brooklynne Brass, whose eight first-set kills helped the Terps take the opener. A four-point run created a 10–6 advantage, and Maryland held off UCLA’s late pressure before Brass finished the set, 25–23.

The Bruins responded in the second. Maryland’s early 3–1 lead disappeared as UCLA moved ahead and maintained its advantage, taking the set 25–20 to level the match.

_DSC8418 — UCLA players smile and wave toward the stands at XFINITY Center

_DSC8152 — UCLA players smile and wave toward the stands at XFINITY Center

The Terrapins regained control in the third, stringing together four consecutive kills during the middle of the set. Ava Brown helped keep Maryland ahead, and the Terps closed out a 25–21 win to move within one set of victory.

UCLA answered emphatically. Leading 15–12 in the fourth, the Bruins pulled away with a nine-point run and won 25–13, sending the contest to a deciding fifth set.

_DSC7979 — Maryland’s Eva Rohrbach (44) attacks at the net as UCLA’s Maggie Li (8) attempts a block

_DSC8003 — Maryland’s Eva Rohrbach (44) attacks at the net as UCLA’s Maggie Li (8) attempts a block

Sydney Bryant supplied early fifth-set kills as Maryland edged ahead 6–5. UCLA then put together a four-point surge to turn the set in its favor. Late contributions from Bryant and Eva Rohrbach kept the Terps fighting, but the Bruins secured the match with a 15–12 finish.

Brown finished with a team-high 17 kills, while Bryant and Brass added 15 apiece. Brass also recorded 16 digs, and Rohrbach contributed 11 kills. Sara Toth directed Maryland’s offense with 53 assists.

_DSC7974 — Fans raise their arms and cheer during Maryland’s match against UCLA

_DSC8061 — Fans raise their arms and cheer during Maryland’s match against UCLA

Li led UCLA with 19 kills, while Marianna Singletary recorded eight blocks. The Bruins’ 14–5 advantage in team blocks and .311 hitting percentage helped separate the visitors from Maryland, which hit .234. The result left the Terps at 11–5 overall and 1–4 in conference play, while UCLA improved to 12–4 and 3–2 in the Big Ten.

Final Score: Maryland 2–3 UCLA
Set Scores (Maryland–UCLA): 25–23, 20–25, 25–21, 13–25, 12–15
Attendance: 2,367

Game highlights — Maryland vs. UCLA

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