Maryland volleyball looked to bounce back in its first-ever game at Pauley Pavilion after being swept by USC on Thursday. Despite improved play, Maryland looked outmatched, losing in straight sets to UCLA.
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Maryland volleyball falls to No. 25 UCLA in straight sets
UCLA opened with a 6-0 run powered by the presence of Marianna Singletary at the net and behind the service line — she continued to plague Maryland the rest of the night.
Out of a timeout, Ajack Malual’s strong cross-court swing sparked a 3-point run. Despite UCLA’s scrappy defense, Malual continued to terminate early en route to a .417 mark and six kills in the opening frame. Maryland seemed to find a rhythm, but remained outmatched by UCLA’s two-way play.
Maryland called its second timeout after gritty blocking coverage by Ally Williams was not enough, and the Bruins’ right side Anastasija Ivkovic converted for the 14-8 lead.
Eva Rohrbach’s single kill was the only offense outside of Malual in the first set, leaving the Terps in a difficult position. Maryland’s combination of coverage and blocking kept it close, but service errors damaged the momentum.
UCLA’s balanced offensive attack stayed the course, with Maggie Li outmaneuvering the Terps, before Ivkovic ended the opening set, 25–15.
Maryland opened the second set well, scoring off a stuff block by Duru Gökçen. But quickly, a booming kill by Cheridyn Leverette and a block by Li and Singletary gave the Bruins the lead.
A tight pass by Malual, forcing a tough set, led to Haley Melby being blocked on the left side of the net. Melby responded, but that ended up being her only kill of the night. Maryland trailed 6–3, with the Kentucky transfer’s struggles continuing — she hit negative in both LA games.
In the second set, Maryland head coach Adam Hughes changed to the two libero system, having Ally Williams in for defence and Alex McGillivray in for serve receive.
A stuff by Olivia Ruy against Brooklyn Briscoe left Maryland trailing by two. The Maryland wall proved pointless against Leverette, who exploded for a sharp cross-court swing, ended up in the seats.
Leverette’s swing powered 3 straight kills by the Bruins before Ruy was able to provide some much-needed offense. Back-to-back kills by Ruy pulled Maryland within 4, trailing 11–7.
Service errors by UCLA kept Maryland in the set. Leverette’s miss midway through the set would ignite a quick 5-1 run by the Terps, who suddenly trailed by only two. Ruy continued her strong play in California, not recording an error in the first two sets; her fourth kill of the second set kept Maryland close.
After a Hughes challenge, replay showed Malual did catch the fingers of Leverette with a powerful shot that ended up touching out of bounds, pulling Maryland within two. Maryland’s 4-1 run tied the set at 22, forcing a UCLA timeout.
Out of the timeout, Singletary met Malual one-on-one, with the Bruin sending her out-of-system swing straight to the floor and ending the comeback effort emphatically at 25–22.
Rohrbach opened the scoring for Maryland in the third set with a quick slide attack. After the play, Maryland’s block was finally able to catch Leverette, pulling the Terps even at two.
Ruy’s clever shot over the arms of Singletary sparked a 3-point run by the Terps. Maryland’s service pressure continued to trouble the Bruins, as it recorded two aces in the final set.
Desperate for outside offense, Hughes subbed Sydney Bryant in. Soon after, her off-speed shot hit hardwood. The Maryland lead was pushed to two before the Terps’ backline allowed UCLA to fire back.
A quick 4–1 run by the Bruins forced Hughes to call a timeout. Rohrbach responded with a quick slide play for a kill out of the timeout, her fourth of the night. Leverette and Duffey’s smooth connection in transition offered a quick response. Leverette ended the game with 15 kills, hitting .520, a career best. UCLA led 14–10.
A swing by Ruy was originally awarded to Maryland, but replay showed it caught hair — which does not count as a touch — on its way out, pushing the Bruin lead to five. After the play, UCLA’s block continued to limit Malual and added to the lead.
The Ruy and Malual tandem continued to produce in the final set; however, they were met by Li and Ivkovic along the way. Kills by the Bruins’ pin hitters put the Bruins up eight.
Maryland responded with back-to-back blocks by Gökçen, Ruy and Malual on the pins. Bruin middle blocker Brooklyn Briscoe saw an improved connection with her setter, and her third kill of the set put the Bruins up seven.
Malual’s service pressure powered a quick three-point run by the Terps.
Singletary’s eighth kill proved too much to handle, giving UCLA the match point. A missed serve by Leverette extended the third set only momentarily before Singletary sealed the game with her match-leading eighth block of the night, and UCLA took set three, 25–20.
1. Ruy’s roadtrip. Maryland’s search for production on the left side of the net continues deep into conference play. Ruy’s performance in the first two sets and against USC, the second leading scorer in both games, could earn her a spot in the lineup moving forward.
2. Consistently inconsistent. Maryland’s rollercoaster road trip saw a close fight against one of the better Big Ten teams in Michigan State before a season-low outing against USC. Against the Bruins, Maryland looked better than they did Thursday, but they lost in every major stat, including blocking, recording six compared to UCLA’s 10.
3. Middle production. Duru Gökçen struggles on the offensive side of the ball continue. She looked outmatched against the two-way threat of Singletary, hitting -.500 on six swings Saturday.
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
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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
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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from April 18 drawing
02-38-45-53-63, Powerball: 21
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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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