No. 10 Purdue Volleyball Sweeps Maryland to Open Big Ten Play

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Opening Big Ten Conference play on home turf, the 10th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers delivered a commanding performance on Thursday, September 24, 2026, defeating the visiting Maryland Terrapins in a straight-set sweep (25-16, 25-22, 25-9).

The victory snapped Maryland’s impressive nine-match winning streak and improved Purdue’s record to 8-2 overall (1-0 Big Ten), while extending their strong home mark to 6-1 on the season.

How It Happened

Set 1: Early Momentum Sets the Tone

Maryland kept pace early in the opening set, holding an even 3-3 tie before Purdue launched a 6-1 run to build separation. Though the Terrapins managed to cut the lead to four late in the set, the Boilermakers closed out the frame with a decisive 5-0 surge to take Set 1, 25-16. Purdue hit an efficient .414 in the frame behind 17 kills.

Set 2: Terps Fight Back, Boilermakers Hold Firm

The second set proved to be the most competitive of the night. Maryland mounted a spirited rally late in the frame, putting together a pair of 4-0 runs to close within a single point at 22-21. However, Purdue answered under pressure, securing three of the final four points to lock down the set, 25-22.

Set 3: Dominant Closing Act

Purdue took total control in the third set. Sparked by sharp serving and a stout front row, the Boilermakers surged out to a 15-7 advantage before cruising to a dominant 25-9 finish to complete the 3-0 match sweep. Purdue held Maryland to a .038 hitting percentage in the final frame while attacking at a .462 clip of their own.

Standout Performers

Purdue Boilermakers

• Addy Tindall: Led all attackers with a match-high 15 kills.
• Grace Heaney: Contributed a well-rounded stat line with 10 kills, 11 digs, 3 blocks, and an ace.
• Taylor Anderson: Directed the offense with 33 assists.
• Ryan McAleer: Anchored the back row with a team-leading 18 digs.
• Kate Hansen: Controlled the net defense, posting a match-high 6 blocks.

Maryland Terrapins

• Ava Brown: Led the Terps offense with 8 kills.
• Brooklynne Brass & Eva Rohrbach: Each chipped in 7 kills.
• Raina Chwialkowski: Led Maryland defensively with 13 digs.
• Sara Toth: Dished out 23 assists.

Key Match Statistics

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