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Maryland volleyball downed in by No. 4 Penn State, 3-1
Maryland volleyball pin hitter Samantha Schnitta hoped to erase an earlier mistake that gave No. 4 Penn State’s outside hitter Jess Mruzik a service ace. The costly error gave the Nittany Lions a 6-3 lead in the opening set.
Schnitta strung together back-to-back service aces to knot the first set at six apiece. But then Penn State’s explosive offense — which boasts the fourth-most kills per set in the nation — heated up. The Terps had no response, falling in four sets (13-25, 25-22, 13-25, 15-25) Sunday.
“One of things that [Penn State] does a really good job of is they’re very scrappy,” head coach Adam Hughes said. “They find themselves more swings and then they just take big hacks.”
Maryland sought to continue its three-game winning streak and avenge a four-set loss to the Nittany Lions earlier this season. Instead, the Terps were outplayed from the get-go and never looked like they had shot to pull off an upset.
The Nittany Lions sprinted out to a 4-1 lead after two powerful kills from outside hitter Caroline Jurevicius. Then Schnitta — the country’s leader in service aces — got going. Maryland had the score tied up and looked destined to get its first lead of the set.
But Penn State outside hitter Camryn Hannah landed a major blow, finding different angles on three straight kills. The Terps clung to a four-point deficit, but the Nittany Lions found another gear, scoring seven of the next eight points. Mruzik notched her second service ace of the set, while adding a kill and two blocks.
Schnitta racked up her second kill of the set trailing 20-11, but it was too little too late. Hannah put Penn State two points away before closing it out with her set-high seventh kill.
“If you’re disciplined and you have good handwork, you can block a bunch of balls,” Hughes said. “If you’re off by a little bit, it’s hard because they’re taking really big swings.”
The second set looked identical to the first, as the Nittany Lions got out to a 3-0 lead. But Maryland had an answer this time. It rallied back to a 7-7 tie, before middle blocker Anastasia Russ and setter Sydney Dowler teamed up for a block, giving the Terps their first lead of the match.
The Terps hung around, responding to any blow Penn State sent their way. Consecutive kills from Dowler gave Maryland a two-point lead, but Hannah matched it with two kills of her own. The score remained tied, this time at 18 apiece.
Pin hitter Katherine Scherer gave the Terps an opportunity with a kill, but outside hitter Sam Csire’s ensuing serve sailed long. Schnitta’s kill led to a Maryland set point. Then, Scherer closed it out, 25-22. A tip just over the heads of Penn State’s blockers sent the crowd wild.
On the back of the noisy atmosphere, Maryland got out to a 4-1 lead in the third set. But the Nittany Lions seized control with seven straight points, and Mruzik recorded two kills.
After a Terps’ timeout, Schnitta gave them a desperately-needed response. Back-to-back kills helped cut Penn State’s lead to two. But three consecutive points from the Nittany Lions moved the score to 13-8. Penn State used this momentum to extend its lead to eight after a service ace from libero Gillian Grimes.
Two kills from Mruzik moved the score to 21-12. The Nittany Lions scored the final four points, coming away with a 25-13 set victory. Defensive specialist Quinn Menger closed it out with two late service aces, while Hannah tallied her 14th kill of the match.
Maryland needed a response in the fourth set to stay in the match. Instead, Penn State pushed out to a 4-2 lead on the heels of two kills for middle blocker Maggie Mendelson. But the Terps responded with five of the next six points, with a service ace from Schnitta and defensive specialist Jonna Spohn.
Then, the Nittany Lions landed a big blow, one that proved fatal. Penn State scored 12 of the next 13 points, moving ahead 17-8. Maryland looked out of sorts, giving away free points. Back-to-back service aces from Csire helped cut the deficit down to five points.
Penn State scored seven of the last nine points, including two late kills from Mruzik. Maryland fell in the final set, 25-15. The Terps struggled to get their offense going in the fourth set, with a 26.1% hitting percentage.
“I thought we weren’t in system as much as we’d like to be,” Hughes said. “We never really got a rhythm. Offensively, it never felt like we were on the same page, missing some sets.”
Three things to know
1. Defense shines in the loss. While the Terps ended up falling in four sets, they made several diving plays that kept rallies alive. Maryland posted 43 digs, led by 13 from libero Lilly Gunter. But it was a tall task slowing Penn State’s electric offense.
2. Ranked woes continue. The Terps have struggled all season against ranked teams. Maryland has picked up just two sets in seven matches against such opponents. No. 2 Nebraska awaits the Terps in their regular-season finale.
3. Season-low in assists. Maryland entered the match with the fourth-fewest assists per set in the Big Ten. But against Penn State, its setters had all sorts of problems. Zoe Huang and Dowler combined for just 26 assists, tying its total against Wisconsin.
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Maryland Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for Nov. 27, 2025
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.
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The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Nov. 27, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Nov. 27 drawing
Midday: 8-8-1
Evening: 7-2-8
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from Nov. 27 drawing
Midday: 9-3-7-9
Evening: 9-5-8-9
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from Nov. 27 drawing
Midday: 4-0-6-0-4
Evening: 4-6-2-1-6
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash4Life numbers from Nov. 27 drawing
04-12-47-52-58, Cash Ball: 01
Check Cash4Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from Nov. 27 drawing
9 a.m.: 07
1 p.m.: 07
6 p.m.: 05
11 p.m.: 06
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from Nov. 27 drawing
04-11-26-30-31, Bonus: 29
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning MultiMatch numbers from Nov. 27 drawing
05-13-16-28-29-35
Check MultiMatch payouts and previous drawings here.
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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.
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Strong winds Wednesday evening, cold weather for Thanksgiving in Maryland
Central and Eastern Maryland will experience unseasonably mild weather Wednesday afternoon, with highs in the mid-60s to near 70°.
A strong cold front will bring a broken line of sprinkles and gusty showers to the area between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Measurable rainfall isn’t likely with the front, but a drastic temperature drop and gusty winds will be quite dramatic mid to late this evening.
Arctic blast Wednesday in Maryland
Early morning low clouds and fog are lifting across central and eastern Maryland. Skies will continue to be partially clear now through mid-afternoon. This will allow temperatures to climb into the upper 60s to near 70°. Expect a breeze out of the west-southwest at 10 to 20 mph.
A broken line of sprinkles and showers will cross the area between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. These sprinkles and showers will last anywhere between 5 and 15 minutes. Strong gusty winds will follow this batch of showers, which will help bring much colder air down into the area late tonight.
Overnight lows will fall into the upper 30s, but gusty winds will continue to impact the region overnight with wind-chills down to around 30°.
Cold weather during Thanksgiving and Black Friday
Gusty, cold winds will be the big story across Maryland on Thanksgiving Day. Temperatures will drop into the upper 30s on Thanksgiving Day morning, with wind-chills even colder – a stark contrast from Wednesday afternoon.
Thanksgiving Day looks cold for the entire day with partly sunny weather. Highs will only top out in the mid-40s with gusty winds out of the west-northwest at 15 to 20 mph. Wind-chills will not reach any higher than the mid to upper 30s.
The Ravens game Thanksgiving evening will feature January-like cold with temperatures in the lower 30s with numbing wind gusts and wind-chills in the 20s.
The cold and breeziness continues on Black Friday: Friday morning wind chills for some will dip into the teens and 20s. Even with sunshine in the forecast Friday, temperatures in some neighborhoods may not reach 40°.
Rain returns to Maryland Sunday
The final weekend of November starts quiet but may end on a wet note. Temperatures both days will max out in the 40s.
Saturday looks brisk, bright and chilly with highs in the lower 40s. Clouds increase late Saturday into Sunday morning. Sunday also brings the chance of some rain back to Maryland, especially later in the day. We’ve tagged Sunday as a possible First Alert Weather Day for Sunday given that it’s another high-impact travel day across Maryland as people return from the Thanksgiving holiday.
Winter weather possible early next week
While Monday looks nice and quiet with a partly to mostly cloudy sky, the weather could get interesting Monday night into next Tuesday as a wave of low pressure moves in our direction from the southwest.
The track and strength of this area of low pressure will be critical in determining how much rain, ice, and/or snow will be possible across central and eastern Maryland. Right now, computer models disagree with the exact track; therefore, a wide variety of outcomes are possible.
At this time, the chance of winter weather is great enough that the WJZ First Alert Weather Team has tagged Tuesday as a possible First Alert Weather Day. Please check back with our team through the holiday weekend as details about the storm and its possible impacts become clearer.
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Olympic Gold medalist Quincy Wilson commits to University of Maryland Track & Field Program
Olympic Gold medalist and Maryland native Quincy Wilson has committed to the University of Maryland’s Track and Field Program, Head Coach Andrew Valmon announced Monday.
Wilson chose Maryland over South Carolina, Southern California, Texas A&M and UCLA, according to Coach Valmon.
“Quincy is a generational athlete who has the upside to continue to thrive at the top of our sport,” Valmon said in a statement. “His support system here at Maryland, in his home state, is unmatched. I am excited to get to work on this next phase of his journey.”
During the 2024 Paris Olympics, Wilson became the youngest American male to be part of the Olympic track team at 16 years old.
He was a rising junior at Bullis School in Potomac when he competed in last year’s Olympics. He was also named the USATF Athlete of the Year in 2024 after becoming one of the most well-known track and field athletes in the U.S.
Wilson worked alongside Terps Assistant Throws Coach Rudy Winkler and Maryland Associate Head Coach Danielle Siebert during the Paris Olympics. Former Olympian and record-holder Coach Valmon hopes to provide strong experience and mentorship to Wilson.
“Though Maryland has produced several Olympians throughout the program’s track and field history and has several current and former Olympians and U.S. Track & Field Olympic staff, Wilson is the first-ever Olympic competitor to sign with the Terps,” UMD said in a statement.
Quincy Wilson’s Track and Field career
Wilson had his breakout year in 2023, according to Coach Valmon. He claimed the New Balance Nationals indoor 400-meter title with 46.67 seconds and won second place at the New Balance Nationals outdoor 400 meters.
In 2023, Wilson also made history as one of the youngest U.S. athletes to sign a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) contract with a major sports brand.
He completed the 2025 outdoor season tied for seventh fastest in the world.
Wilson began competing nationally in 2022, winning his fifth AAU Junior Olympic Games title and coming in second place in the 200-meter final.
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