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…