After a dominant win over Indiana on Friday night , the Minnesota Gophers volleyball team had a block party on Saturday — led by Phoebe Awoleye — against Maryland to capture its second sweep of the weekend (25-21, 25-15, 25-18).
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The opening frame was back-and-forth, with each team battling and the score tied as late as 15-15. However, Minnesota’s strong defense was the difference. After the Gophers took a late lead, Maryland surged back within one on a 3-0 run, but Minnesota responded with its own 3-0 run to take the first frame.
The Gophers out-blocked the Terps 6-2 in the set while hitting .265 to Maryland’s .143, and some of the plays were incredible.
The Terrapins took two of the first three points in the second stanza before the Gophers went on an 8-0 run to take control. Minnesota never looked back after that, cruising to a win.
The Maroon and Gold had a lopsided advantage in nearly every area during the set, out-blocking Maryland 7-0. Awoleye dominated all night but tied her career-high of 11 blocks just over midway through the frame. Minnesota also outhit the Terps .520 to .050.