ORLANDO, Fla. – Nevada women's volleyball struggled to find its rhythm against Maryland, suffering a 3-0 loss (15-25, 14-25, 22-25) in their second match of the UCF Tournament at The Venue. With the loss, the Wolf Pack's overall record drops to 7-4. 

 Maryland dominated the first two sets, holding Nevada to hitting percentages of .086 and .000, while the Terrapins attacked at a strong pace, particularly in the second set, where they hit .435. Nevada showed resilience in the third set, but ultimately fell short as Maryland closed out the match. 

In the first set, Nevada couldn't overcome Maryland's aggressive offense, falling 15-25. The second set followed a similar pattern, with the Terrapins controlling the tempo and sealing it 14-25. Nevada battled back in the third set, tightening the score to 22-25 but couldn't extend the match. 

Key contributors for the Wolf Pack included, Sia Liilii leading the team with 9 kills and Gabby McLaughlin with 8 kills. Setter Tehya Maeva facilitated the offense with 20 assists and seven digs. Defensively, Kinsley Singleton led Nevada with 12 digs. 

Nevada will have little time to recover as they are set to face UCF tonight for the second time this tournament, hoping to bounce back and improve their record. 

The Wolf Pack continues to adjust as they navigate the challenges of playing competitive non-conference opponents, with the aim of building momentum ahead of conference play.