{"id":4747,"date":"2026-10-10T19:13:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T19:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/takethespacemedia.com\/?p=4747"},"modified":"2026-10-16T19:55:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T19:55:39","slug":"maryland-falls-to-ucla-in-five-set-battle-at-xfinity-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/takethespacemedia.com\/?p=4747","title":{"rendered":"Maryland Falls to UCLA in Five-Set Battle at XFINITY Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Story by Shawn Payne<\/strong>
Photos by Kenneth Kouassi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 9, 2026 | XFINITY Center \u2014 College Park, Maryland | Big Ten Women\u2019s Volleyball<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

COLLEGE PARK, Md. \u2014<\/strong> 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\u20134 overall records, with the Terrapins seeking a response after their straight-set loss to top-ranked Nebraska. Maryland\u2019s 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\u20132 Big Ten record and an offense led by Maggie Li. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maryland players gather in a team huddle on the court at XFINITY Center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Members of Maryland\u2019s pep band cheer during the Terrapins\u2019 match against UCLA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A UCLA attacker sends the ball over the net as two Maryland players attempt a block<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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\u20136 advantage, and Maryland held off UCLA\u2019s late pressure before Brass finished the set, 25\u201323.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bruins responded in the second. Maryland\u2019s early 3\u20131 lead disappeared as UCLA moved ahead and maintained its advantage, taking the set 25\u201320 to level the match. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UCLA players smile and wave toward the stands at XFINITY Center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Maryland\u2019s Brooklynne Brass (24) attacks against a three-player UCLA block<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Maryland\u2019s Brooklynne Brass (24) reaches to tip the ball over UCLA\u2019s three-player block<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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\u201321 win to move within one set of victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UCLA answered emphatically. Leading 15\u201312 in the fourth, the Bruins pulled away with a nine-point run and won 25\u201313, sending the contest to a deciding fifth set. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maryland\u2019s Eva Rohrbach (44) attacks at the net as UCLA\u2019s Maggie Li (8) attempts a block<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A UCLA player takes to the air to serve against Maryland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Maryland\u2019s Sydney Bryant (16) attacks against UCLA\u2019s two-player block<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sydney Bryant supplied early fifth-set kills as Maryland edged ahead 6\u20135. 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\u201312 finish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s offense with 53 assists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fans raise their arms and cheer during Maryland\u2019s match against UCLA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A Maryland attacker sends the ball toward UCLA\u2019s two-player block as teammates prepare to cover the play<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Maryland\u2019s Brooklynne Brass (24) stretches toward the ball above the net as three UCLA defenders reach to block<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Li led UCLA with 19 kills, while Marianna Singletary recorded eight blocks. The Bruins\u2019 14\u20135 advantage in team blocks and .311 hitting percentage helped separate the visitors from Maryland, which hit .234. The result left the Terps at 11\u20135 overall and 1\u20134 in conference play, while UCLA improved to 12\u20134 and 3\u20132 in the Big Ten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Score: Maryland 2\u20133 UCLA<\/strong>
Set Scores (Maryland\u2013UCLA):<\/strong> 25\u201323, 20\u201325, 25\u201321, 13\u201325, 12\u201315
Attendance:<\/strong> 2,367<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Game highlights \u2014 Maryland vs. UCLA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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