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Maryland volleyball falls to Northwestern in five sets
Maryland volleyball entered Big Ten play on an eight-game winning streak, its longest since 2021 when it went unbeaten in nonconference play. However, the Terps lost momentum, falling to the Northwestern Wildcats in five sets.
“The physicality, obviously, changes, that’s the one thing you notice,” head coach Adam Hughes said of conference play. “Some of the balls we usually scored early in the season get through seams that are not there anymore because blockers are more physical.”
Middle blocker Eva Rohrbach got the start after an injury to middle blocker Anastasia Russ last match. Rohrbach proved pivotal, tallying 10 kills and five blocks.
In a much-needed quick start, Maryland (9-3) got out to an early 4-0 lead. Pin hitter Samantha Schnitta recorded the opening point with a kill, before scoring back-to-back service aces. However, Northwestern (3-6) responded right back with a service ace from setter Lauren Carter and a kill from setter Alexa Rousseau.
Setter Sydney Dowler recorded a kill, breaking a 4-4 tie, before the Wildcats scored two consecutive points. With the Terps down, 7-6, middle blocker Ellie Watson sparked a run with a kill, helping Maryland score four of the next five.
A kill from Schnitta helped spark five more consecutive points for Maryland. During the run, Dowler recorded a block and Schnitta tallied another service ace, while Rohrbach and outside hitter Sydney Bryant each added a kill.
Northwestern cut the lead to five with a block before a kill from Watson gave the Terps a set point. Schnitta closed out a 25-22 set win with her fourth kill of the set, tying her with Rousseau for a set-high.
Outside hitter Sam Csire recorded three early kills, including one deep in the back right corner to help Maryland jump out to a quick 6-3 lead in the second set. Then, Northwestern’s Hazan cut the lead to one before Watson and Csire teamed up for a block.
With the Wildcats tying the score at eight, Schnitta recorded a powerful kill, putting her at five for the match. Rohrbach tallied back-to-back kills for the Terps to keep the score knotted. A kill from Bryant helped spark a late three-point run, putting Maryland in front, 20-18. After a Northwestern timeout, the Wildcats scored the next five points.
Rohrbach stopped the bleeding with a kill, but that wasn’t enough, as two late kills from Hazan gave Northwestern a 25-22 set victory.
“They did a pretty good job responding,” Hughes said. “We try to emphasize the fact that when we have a lead, we can capitalize on it. We didn’t do that, but I thought we bounced back pretty fast.”
In the next set, Rohrbach recorded a kill and block, helping Maryland get out to a 3-1 lead. Rousseau dwindled the lead to one before a Csire kill extended the lead back to four. Kills from Hazan provided a spark for Northwestern as they cut the score to two. Rohrbach capped off a three-point Terps run with a kill.
A service ace from setter Zoe Huang trickled off the net, restoring a five-point advantage for Maryland. Northwestern responded with three points of its own, forcing the Terps to call a timeout. Two kills from Schnitta extended the lead back to three.
Rohrbach tipped the ball over the net for her eighth kill, putting the score at 22-17. A big service ace from Schnitta gave Maryland a set point, before a Northwestern serve sailed long. The Terps took the third set, 25-18.
Rousseau helped spark the Wildcats’ early in the fourth set with a kill and service ace en route to an 8-3 Northwestern lead. Trailing 10-4, Maryland scored four consecutive points and forced a Wildcats’ timeout. Csire helped spark the run with a kill before later adding a service ace.
Back-to-back kills from Csire knotted the score at 13 before Watson gave the Terps their first lead of the set. A huge joint-block from Schnitta and Watson forced another Northwestern timeout.
The Wildcats marched back to level the score at 22 before Rohrbach added her 10th kill of the match. Consecutive kills from Northwestern’s Hazan forced a fifth set, as Maryland fell, 27-25.
Down 5-2 in the fifth set, Schnitta tallied a service ace and kill to knot the score at seven. The Wildcats responded right back with four points of their own before Csire recorded a much-needed kill. Schnitta pulled the Terps back within two points, but they ultimately fell in the end, 15-11.
“You can be upset about [the loss] for tonight, but then we step into practice tomorrow and it’s about Iowa,” Schnitta said. “To just move on and make sure we recover well so that we are able to give everything back to the team.”
Three things to know
1. First home loss. Coming into the match, the Terps had won five games in a row at the Xfinity Center Pavilion, dropping only one set. The streak came to an end at the hands of a tough Northwestern team. Maryland will be looking to bounce back on Saturday against Iowa.
2. Heavy dosage from Schnitta and Csire. The Terps relied heavily on their two best players, garnering 94 total attacks between Schnitta and Csire. They combined for more than half of the team’s kills (31 of 59). Whenever the team needed a point, the ball was either in the hands of Schnitta or Csire.
3. Big Ten struggle continues. Maryland has stumbled in Big Ten play recently, with three consecutive conference records of 7-13. The Terps have yet to finish with a winning record since they joined the conference in 2014. While the Big Ten is recognized as the best volleyball conference in the country, Maryland will be hoping to get over the hump soon.
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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
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 18 drawing
Midday: 9-4-0
Evening: 9-3-4
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 18 drawing
Midday: 8-3-0-6
Evening: 7-2-1-2
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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
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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.
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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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