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Maryland volleyball downs UCF in five sets
In its last match of nonconference play, Maryland volleyball looked to carry momentum over to Big Ten play and extend its seven-game winning streak. It did just that, as the Terps defeated UCF in the UCF Tournament finale in five sets.
Maryland found its top option, pin hitter Samantha Schnitta, early in the opening set. Schnitta, who has 120 kills this season, tallied another two, giving the Terps a 3-2 lead.
With the score at 5-3, the Knights scored five consecutive points, including a kill from outside hitter Avah Armour and middle blocker Alexia Kuehl. Schnitta cut the lead to two with a kill before Knights’ setter Abby Schomers sparked a three-point run.
Trailing 19-11, Schnitta recorded two more kills and a service ace, while middle blocker Eva Rohrbach added two kills. Outside hitter Sam Csire hoped to spark a late rally, but a kill from Kuehl gave her team a set point.
A block from setter Sydney Dowler and another kill from Schnitta kept Maryland alive before the Knights’ outside hitter Britt Carlson closed it out. Despite falling in the opening set, 25-20, Schnitta had a set-high seven kills.
The Knights took an early 2-0 lead off a service ace from libero Chloe Scheer. Outside hitter Sydney Bryant and Rohrbach each tallied a kill to level the set at two. Schnitta recorded a kill and service ace to keep the score tied.
After trailing 9-8 off a kill from Carlson, Maryland scored the next four points, including a kill and service ace from Csire. A kill from Schomers and service ace by Scheer cut the lead to one, but the Terps responded right back, scoring three consecutive points. Schnitta capped off the run with a kill, extending the score to 15-11.
Another service ace from Schnitta put Maryland ahead by five, and it never looked back. Armour recorded back-to-back kills, hoping to get some momentum, but Rohrbach ended any potential run with a service ace.
Dowler gave Maryland set point before an attack from Schomers sailed long, giving the Terps a 25-15 set victory. Maryland closed the set with five consecutive points.
In the next set, UCF got out to a much-needed five-point lead after three kills from Carlson. Three more points from the Knights — including a service ace from libero Katelyn Grimes — put the score at 9-1.
Middle blocker Ellie Watson recorded a block followed up by a service ace from Rohrbach, cutting the lead to five. With the score at 13-7, two kills from Kuehl helped give UCF a nine-point lead. Kills from Emily Wilson and Carlson extended the Knights’ lead to 12.
Armour gave UCF set point before the Terps rallied for six consecutive points. Dowler and Watson combined for two blocks and Rohrbach added a service ace during the run. Kuehl closed out the set for the Knights with a kill, as the Terps fell, 25-18.
“We might not win this set, but can we back into it and make it a little closer,” head coach Adam Hughes said. “One of the most important parts of the night was when Eva went back and got a five-point serving run at the end of game three.”
Looking to carry over its late momentum from the third set, Maryland got out to a 2-1 lead off kills from Schnitta and freshman pin hitter Katherine Scherer. Wilson recorded back-to-back kills, giving UCF a two point lead. But the Terps responded right back with four points of their own, with two kills from Rohrbach and another from Scheer.
Despite a timeout from the Knights, Maryland continued the run. Rohrbach added two more kills and two block assists, with defensive specialist Ally Williams contributing a service ace. With the Terps up 11-4, UCF scored four of the next five, including kills from Schomers and Kuehl.
Leading 15-13 after its timeout, Maryland responded back with six of the next seven points. Two kills from Scherer, and one apiece from Csire and Rohrbach proved pivotal during the run. Back-to-back kills from Watson closed out a 25-18 set victory for the Terps.
The Knights got out to an early 3-1 after two service aces from Scherer in the fifth and final set, but a kill from Dowler and service ace from Williams leveled the score at four. Csire and Rohrbach each recorded a kill, helping Maryland get out to a four-point lead. UCF cut the lead down to one after the Terps’ timeout.
Just like she’s done all season, Schnitta came up clutch for Maryland late. She had back-to-back kills, setting up a match point. UCF’s Wilson had an attack error, giving Maryland a 15-12 fifth-set victory.
“Schnitta finally found some people that will be more physical,” Hughes said. “The most important swing was at 13-11, a high ball, and she got two of the last kills for us.”
Three things to know
1. Injury to Anastasia Russ. After the first point of the match, Russ limped off the court with an ankle injury. In her absence, Rohrbach played a pivotal role on both offense and defense. She finished the match with 13 kills, three service aces and four total blocks.
“Eva did a phenomenal job, not just getting pieces, but offensively,” Hughes said. “I thought it was a great performance. We wanted to get her the ball more in our match against Nevada. She easily could’ve gotten frustrated and instead just went back to work.”
2. Second road win. After falling in their first road match to LSU, the Terps have won back-to-back road games. Maryland has defeated American and UCF in five-sets. Their next road match is against No. 3 Penn State.
3. Momentum heading into Big Ten Play. The Terps have now rattled off eight consecutive wins, including a sweep over the field in the UCF Tournament. Maryland will look to bring this momentum to conference play and improve upon last year’s 7-13 Big Ten record.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 18, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 18 drawing
24-25-39-46-61, Powerball: 01, Power Play: 5
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 18 drawing
Midday: 9-4-0
Evening: 9-3-4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 18 drawing
Midday: 8-3-0-6
Evening: 7-2-1-2
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 18 drawing
Midday: 5-3-8-8-7
Evening: 6-7-3-8-9
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 18 drawing
9 a.m.: 03
1 p.m.: 14
6 p.m.: 10
11 p.m.: 08
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from April 18 drawing
06-20-33-34-36, Bonus: 11
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from April 18 drawing
02-38-45-53-63, Powerball: 21
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Maryland editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Buzz Williams has brought the number of new players joining the Maryland Terrapins next season to eight.
The Terps have the nation’s No. 8 freshmen recruiting class, consisting of four players including five-star small forward Baba Oladotun. Now, they have just as many transfer portal additions.
Their latest acquisition is forward Maban Jabriel, who previously spent two years with Queens University of Charlotte, a member of the ASUN.
Jabriel announced his commitment to Maryland on his Instagram account:
During his sophomore campaign with the Royals, Jabriel played in all 35 games, mainly off the bench, and averaged 7.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 19.8 minutes.
Shooting is Jabriel’s greatest strength. At 6’9″, he has the size to win battles close to the basket, but the Waterloo, Ontario native can score from all over the court.
Jabriel shot 49.5% from the field, 43.2% from deep, and 77.4% at the free throw line last season. The Terps can certainly use the help after being the worst shooting team (40.7% overall) not just in the Big Ten, but across all the Power conferences.
The rest of Maryland’s transfer class looks like this:
- Tomislav Buljan – power forward who averaged 13.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists for New Mexico last season.
- Robert Jennings II – power forward who averaged 5.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 0.3 assists for Oklahoma State in 2024-25 (injured most of last season).
- Bishop Boswell – combo guard who averaged 6.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.1 assists for Tennessee last season.
Put together, the Terps currently have the No. 4 incoming crop of players, according to 247 Sports. That figure was as high as No. 1 this offseason and could rise back up with additional moves.
Maryland is confirmed to be keeping at least three players from last season: Rakease Passmore, who redshirted due to injury, along with Andre Mills and George Turkson Jr.
Pharrel Payne also wishes to return but is waiting for his medical hardship waiver to be approved by the NCAA.
That leaves Buzz with three scholarship spots to fill – either with more transfers or the undecided members of last year’s team, Myles Rice and Guillermo Del Pino.
Players only have until this Tuesday, April 21 to enter the portal, so a decision for both Rice and Del Pino will be made soon.
Maryland On SI will continue to cover the Terps’ transfer portal transactions as they occur.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 17, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from April 17 drawing
38-43-44-49-62, Mega Ball: 08
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 17 drawing
Midday: 2-2-6
Evening: 5-7-9
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 17 drawing
Midday: 6-8-3-7
Evening: 4-4-9-3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 17 drawing
Midday: 0-3-7-6-8
Evening: 1-5-3-9-6
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 17 drawing
9 a.m.: 04
1 p.m.: 07
6 p.m.: 07
11 p.m.: 12
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from April 17 drawing
08-15-17-26-28, Bonus: 19
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Maryland editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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