Gallery: Ohio State vs. Maryland Jan. 23

Ohio State senior middle blocker Lauren Wiite (12) spikes the ball down during the game against Maryland on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

Ohio State sophomore outside hitter Jenaisya Moore (18) serves the ball during the game against Maryland on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

Ohio State freshman defensive Specialist Sarah Sue Morbitzer (1) serves the ball during the game against Maryland on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

The Ohio State women's volleyball team huddles up to talk strategy during their game against Maryland on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

Ohio State sophomore outside hitter Gabby Gonzales (8) serves the ball during their game against Maryland on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

The Ohio State women's volleyball team preps for the serve during their game against Maryland on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

Ohio State sophomore setter Mac Podraza (10) prepares to set the ball up to her teammates during their game against Maryland on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

The Ohio State women's volleyball team watches and waits for the serve during their game against Maryland on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

Ohio State junior outside hitter Adria Powell (16) eyes the opposition during their game against Maryland on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after a kill during their game against Maryland on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

Ohio State sophomore outside hitter Gabby Gonzales (8) hits the ball over the net during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

Ohio State senior middle blocker Lauren Witte (12) prepares to serve during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

Ohio State senior middle blocker Lauren Witte (12) and freshman opposite hitter Emily Londot (22) block a Maryland shot during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

Ohio State sophomore setter Mac Podraza (10) sets the ball to the outside during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

Ohio State sophomore outside hitter Jenaisya Moore (18) hits the ball over the net during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

Ohio State junior outside hitter Adria Powell (16) and sophomore setter Mac Podraza (10) prepare to block a Maryland hit during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after scoring during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after scoring a point during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

The Ohio State Buckeyes come together after a kill during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

Ohio State sophomore outside hitter Gabby Gonzales (8) attacks the ball during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

Ohio State sophomore outside hitter Gabby Gonzales (8) waits for the serve from Maryland during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after a kill during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

Ohio State sophomore defensive specialist Kylie Murr (6) prepares to serve the ball during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

The Ohio State Buckeyes huddle up during a timeout during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

The Ohio State Buckeyes come together during a timeout during their game against Maryland on Jan. 32. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

The Women's Volleyball team celebrates after a difficult volley during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

Ohio State sophomore outside hitter Jenaisya Moore (18) returns the ball over the net for a kill during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

The Ohio State Women's Volleyball team stands and kneels before the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

The Ohio State Buckeyes stand together for the National Anthem before the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

The Ohio State Buckeyes huddle up before their game against Maryland on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

Ohio State head coach Jen Flynn Oldenburg stands on the sidelines of the court during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

Ohio State sophomore outside hitter Jenaisya Moore (18) goes up to block during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

Ohio State junior outside hitter Adria Powell (16) hits the ball over the net during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

Ohio State junior outside hitter Adria Powell (16) and sophomore setter Mac Podraza (10) prepares to block a Maryland hit together during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Jan. 23. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

The Buckeyes closed out  their series against Maryland with another 3-2 win on Saturday at the Covelli Center.

Ohio State claimed the series over Maryland to open its season and the tenure of head coach Jen Flynn Oldenburg. Winning consecutive matches in the fifth set, Oldenburg said the resolve of her team stood out.

“Takeaways from this weekend is that we will fight, and we even talked about it in the locker room, ‘honor, defend, we will fight to the end’ and we did it both nights so that’s exciting,” Oldenburg said. 

Three Buckeyes held double-digit kills and digs including freshman outside hitter Emily Londot who finished with17 kills and  11 digs. Sophomore outside hitter Jenaisya Moore closely followed with 15 kills and13 digs, while sophomore outside hitter Gabby Gonzales collected 11 kills and 16 digs. 

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