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Maryland wins opening set, falls in four sets to Washington
After going up 24-21 late in the opening set against Washington, Maryland volleyball looked poised to get its first set victory since Oct. 5. But the Huskies responded with two straight points of their own, putting the Terps at risk of blowing a lead eerily similar to Friday’s match.
Instead, pin hitter Samantha Schnitta clobbered a kill down the line — her fifth of the opening set — to give Maryland the set win. Schnitta, the team’s leader with 238 kills, entered the match in the midst of her worst three-game stretch of the season, recording just 20 kills.
The Terps headed into Seattle, Washington, hoping to avoid six matches without a set victory. Maryland left the road trip with some progress, but still fell in four sets on the road.
“Disappointed with the result, no moral victories,” head coach Adam Hughes said. “We want to find ways to get wins, and I think we’re capable of doing that here. Just came up a little bit short.”
Outside hitter Sam Csire, who led the Terps (10-11) with 10 kills against No. 11 Oregon, opened the scoring with a kill before recording a second one just two points later. Maryland got out to an early 4-1 lead.
Back-to-back joint-blocks from setter Sydney Dowler and middle blocker Anastasia Russ extended the Terps’ lead to six, 11-5. But the Huskies (16-4) stormed back with eight consecutive points, giving themselves a two-point lead. Outside hitter Kierstyn Barton had three kills during this stretch.
Trailing 15-13, Maryland scored five straight points including a service ace from defensive specialist Lilly Gunter and a kill from middle blocker Eva Rohrbach. Back-to-back kills from Washington outside hitter Madi Ensley helped knot the score at 21 apiece. But Maryland closed out the first set with four of the last six points, en route to a 25-23 set victory.
“I thought we did a good job in game one of standing tall,” Hughes said. “Had a chance there to maybe panic a little bit, but we didn’t and found a way to execute.”
The Terps’ momentum quickly vanished after the Huskies got out to an 8-2 lead in the second set. Barton led the run with three early kills. Rohrbach cut the Maryland deficit to three with a kill, the closest it ever got in the set.
An attacking error from Csire pushed Washington ahead by six, 15-9. Outside hitter Sydney Bryant tried to give the Terps some sort of spark with three kills. However, consecutive service aces from libero Lauren Bays eliminated any hope of that, making the score 23-14.
A service ace from Dowler and one kill apiece from Csire and Schnitta were late consolation points before middle blocker Katy Wessels closed it out for Washington. Maryland fell 25-17 in the second set.
The Huskies sprinted out to an early 5-0 lead in the third set after two kills from Ensley. But Maryland stormed right back, cutting the deficit to two. Schnitta and Dowler led the charge with two and one kills, respectively, while Dowler also added a service ace.
A tip-shot over the net from Russ leveled the score at 13 apiece before Csire moved the Terps in front with a service ace. With Maryland ahead 18-17, another service ace from Bays helped push Washington in front, 21-18.
Two kills from Csire — including one to the deep left corner — were followed up by a service ace from Dowler, tying the set at 23 apiece. On the seventh set point, Ensley tipped the ball just inside the sideline, and the Terps fell 31-29 in the third set.
Dowler helped push Maryland in front, 4-1, in the fourth set after her fourth service ace of the match. But two kills from outside hitter Kiune Fletcher moved the Huskies in front by one. A service error from Wessels temporarily tied the score at five, before Washington rattled off four quick points.
After Schnitta’s 13th kill of the match, Bryant stuffed the Huskies’ attack at the net, cutting the Terps’ deficit to two. With Maryland down 11-10, Washington went on a run of its own, capped off by a service ace from Endsley.
But the ensuing Huskies’ serve went straight into the net, moving the score to 15-12. An emphatic kill from Russ looked to provide a spark that the Terps so desperately needed. The Huskies had other plans, though, scoring six of the next eight points. Stepping behind the service line, Schnitta wrecked havoc, helping Maryland muster up three points.
An attack from Bryant was stifled at the net, moving Washington two points from the finish line. Consecutive kills from the Huskies closed out the forth set, 25-19.
“The biggest thing in game two and four was just big serving runs,” Hughes said. “We got stuck in a rotation each time, and at the elite levels, those things just get smaller. If you miss, you got a five or six-point run, it’s really hard to work your way back out of that.”
Three things to know
1. Set-drought over. Maryland was able to pick up its first set win in three weeks. After going scoreless against four ranked teams, the Terps closed out the opening set in the match before falling in the latter three.
2. Balanced offense. Led by 14 kills from Csire, Maryland had a very spread-out attack. Three players had double-digit performances, including Schnitta and Bryant with 13 and 10, respectively. Dowler and setter Zoe Huang combined for 44 assists.
“The setters did a good job of mixing and matching a little bit,” Hughes said. “Game one we passed really well. … I think we had 18 kills. That was pretty much because we were in system.”
3. Six-straight losses. Despite the first set win, Maryland has now fallen in six consecutive matches. The Terps have a 1-9 conference record and are tied for 16th in the Big Ten. Maryland returns home to face No. 10 Purdue on Friday.
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.
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.
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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