Friday, September 18
Greenville, N.C.
7:00 P.M.
East Carolina University
6-5,0-0American
0
vs
3
Maryland
9-1,0-0Big Ten
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| East Carolina | 18 | 15 | 21 | 0 |
ECU Record First Loss at Home Against Maryland
September 18, 2026 | Volleyball
GREENVILLE, N.C. – East Carolina dropped a 3-0 decision to Maryland on Friday night at Williams Arena in Minges, falling 25-18, 25-15 and 25-21.
The Pirates (6-5) battled throughout the opening set, trading points early before Maryland pulled away late. ECU stayed within striking distance in the third set, trailing 20-21 before the Terrapins closed the match with four of the final five points.
Aulie Huff and Ellie Pate led the Pirates offensively with 10 kills apiece, while Huff posted a match-best .412 hitting percentage. Taryn Gilreath recorded 31 assists to help direct the ECU offense, while Pate added 10 kills and four digs.
ECU finished the match with 34 kills and hit .128 as a team. The Pirates also recorded five total blocks, with Kai Bailey and Huff contributing to the defensive effort at the net.
Maryland improved to 9-1 with the victory, hitting .349 as a team and totaling 37 kills.
The Pirates move to a 6-5 record on the season, and will close out the No Quarter Invitational against the Campbell Camels on Saturday afternoon. The final match is set for 4:00 p.m. ET.
The Pirates (6-5) battled throughout the opening set, trading points early before Maryland pulled away late. ECU stayed within striking distance in the third set, trailing 20-21 before the Terrapins closed the match with four of the final five points.
Aulie Huff and Ellie Pate led the Pirates offensively with 10 kills apiece, while Huff posted a match-best .412 hitting percentage. Taryn Gilreath recorded 31 assists to help direct the ECU offense, while Pate added 10 kills and four digs.
ECU finished the match with 34 kills and hit .128 as a team. The Pirates also recorded five total blocks, with Kai Bailey and Huff contributing to the defensive effort at the net.
Maryland improved to 9-1 with the victory, hitting .349 as a team and totaling 37 kills.
The Pirates move to a 6-5 record on the season, and will close out the No Quarter Invitational against the Campbell Camels on Saturday afternoon. The final match is set for 4:00 p.m. ET.
Players Mentioned
Middle Blocker
/ Volleyball
Setter
/ Volleyball
Right Side
/ Volleyball
Outside Hitter
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
MD
ECU
Kills
37
34
Errors
8
22
Attempts
83
94
Hitting %
.349
.128
Points
51.0
44.0
Assists
33
33
Aces
5
5
Blocks
9
5
Game Leaders
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
10
Aces
2
Blocks
0
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
4
Aces
1
Blocks
0
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