University of Minnesota Athletics
Saturday, October 17
Minneapolis, MN
6:00 PM
University of Minnesota
11-5,5-3Big Ten
3
vs
0
Maryland
12-7,2-6Big Ten
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 9 | 18 | 17 | 0 |
| Minnesota | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
No. 21 Minnesota Downs Maryland in Three Sets
10/17/2026 7:43:00 PM | Volleyball
The No. 21 University of Minnesota volleyball team picks up its fourth straight victory by defeating the Maryland Terrapins in three straight sets (25-9, 25-18, 25-17), tonight at Maturi Pavilion. With the win, Minnesota improves to 11-5 overall and 5-3 in Big Ten play.
Kelly Kinney led the Gopher offense with 11 kills at a .500 clip.
Stella Swenson led the offense to hit a season high .451 clip and tallied 34 assists.
Elena Hoecke led the Gophers with 5 blocks, followed by Jordan Taylor and Kelly Kinney with three each.
Zeynep Palabiyik held down the defense with a match high 10 digs, Mckenna Wuchere and Stella Swenson were just behind with eight each.
Minnesota held the Terrapins to a .059 hitting percentage.
MATCH NOTES
With the win Minnesota improves to 21-1-0 all-time against Maryland.
Libero Zeynep Palabiyik tallied her fifth straight match with double digit digs as she totaled 10 in tonight's match.
Minnesota tallied four blocks in the first set alone and went on to collect 8 total blocks.
Sophomore Kelly Kinney ended the match with 11 kills, making it her second consecutive match with double-digit kills.
Elena Hoecke tied her career high with 10 kills, and five blocks.
Carly Gilk tallied a season high nine kills, hitting .412.
UP NEXT
• Minnesota hits the road to face No. 13 Purdue on Friday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. CT. The Gophers will then return to Maturi Pavilion on Sunday, Oct. 25 to face No. 20 Washington. First serve is slated for 1 p.m. on Big Ten Network and 102.5 FM. Friday's road match will air on Big Ten Plus.
Kelly Kinney led the Gopher offense with 11 kills at a .500 clip.
Stella Swenson led the offense to hit a season high .451 clip and tallied 34 assists.
Elena Hoecke led the Gophers with 5 blocks, followed by Jordan Taylor and Kelly Kinney with three each.
Zeynep Palabiyik held down the defense with a match high 10 digs, Mckenna Wuchere and Stella Swenson were just behind with eight each.
Minnesota held the Terrapins to a .059 hitting percentage.
MATCH NOTES
With the win Minnesota improves to 21-1-0 all-time against Maryland.
Libero Zeynep Palabiyik tallied her fifth straight match with double digit digs as she totaled 10 in tonight's match.
Minnesota tallied four blocks in the first set alone and went on to collect 8 total blocks.
Sophomore Kelly Kinney ended the match with 11 kills, making it her second consecutive match with double-digit kills.
Elena Hoecke tied her career high with 10 kills, and five blocks.
Carly Gilk tallied a season high nine kills, hitting .412.
UP NEXT
• Minnesota hits the road to face No. 13 Purdue on Friday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. CT. The Gophers will then return to Maturi Pavilion on Sunday, Oct. 25 to face No. 20 Washington. First serve is slated for 1 p.m. on Big Ten Network and 102.5 FM. Friday's road match will air on Big Ten Plus.
Players Mentioned
Opposite
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Middle Blocker
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Outside
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Libero/DS
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Setter
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Middle Blocker
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
MD
MINN
Kills
24
43
Errors
18
6
Attempts
101
82
Hitting %
.059
.451
Points
32.0
58.0
Assists
23
42
Aces
4
7
Blocks
4
8
Game Leaders
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
5
Kills
9
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
8
Aces
1
Blocks
2
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