ATLANTA, Ga. (March 27, 2024) – The Atlanta Vibe (10-4) defeated the Columbus Fury (5-6) Wednesday night in a commanding three-set sweep at Gas South Arena, giving the Vibe their tenth win of the season – and their sixth in their last seven matches.
The top spot in the Pro Volleyball Federation standings continues to belong to the Vibe, as they now hold a record of 10-4.
The Vibe pulled out the sweep with phenomenal performances on all fronts. The team hit at a season-best .370 clip with four players finishing with double-digit kills: Leketor Member-Meneh led with 12, Anna Lazareva had 11, and Shelly Fanning and Leah Edmond each had 10. Setter Marlie Monserez spread out the Vibe’s offensive effort.
Atlanta’s 12 blocks held Columbus to a .120 hitting percentage, tripling the Fury’s four blocks in the match. Monserez led the team for the second time this week with 13 digs, followed by Morgan Hentz’ 12 and Lazareva’s 11 – Lazareva’s seventh double-double of the season.
The Vibe host the San Diego Mojo this Saturday, March 30th for their Healthcare Heroes game presented by Emory Healthcare; first serve is set for 7:00 p.m. ET. Tickets for Saturday’s match and all remaining Vibe matches are available at AtlantaVibe.com.
Notes
- Atlanta remains at the top of the PVF rankings with the win with a 10-4 recod.
- The Vibe still own more sweeps than any other team in the PVF with five after tonight’s win.
About the Atlanta Vibe
The Atlanta Vibe is one of seven teams competing in the Professional Volleyball Federation’s historic first season in 2024. Single-game tickets, Build Your Own plans, and group packages are all on sale for the historic first season; find the full list of prices and benefits at AtlantaVibe.com/Tickets. The Vibe is Atlanta’s very first professional women’s indoor volleyball team and the city’s second fully professional women’s sports team. For more information, visit atlantavibe.com.