COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Fury (0-5) fell to the Grand Rapids Rise (2-3) 2-3 (25-19, 25-18, 19-25, 14-25, 12-15) on Sunday evening. Izabella Rapacz led the way for the Fury for the second straight match scoring 13 points off a season-high 13 kills. Kaylee Cox added 13 points of her own from eight kills, two aces, and three blocks while providing a team-high 15 digs. Tori Stringer added 33 assists.
SET ONE
Columbus started the match with vigor opening with a 4-1 lead and eventually pushing it to a 12-8 advantage. Cox earned a kill later helping the Fury maintain a four-point advantage at 15-11. A setting error from the Rise made it 14-20 Fury pushing the hosts to their largest lead of the set. A Rapacz kill and a Megan Lush block saw the Fury win their first set of the 2025 regular season at 25-19.
SET TWO
The Fury started the second set much like the first with a flurry of points at 3-1. Grand Rapids grew into the match and tied the set at 4-4 before trading points with the Fury in seven consecutive ties at 11-11. Columbus took control scoring two straight points at 13-11 and never looked back successfully fending off the Rise’s attempted comeback to win the set 25-18.
SET THREE
Columbus began the third set with hopes of the first sweep and win of the 2025 regular season. The Fury began strongly establishing a 5-3 lead through the first seven points. The Rise did not go away however as they rallied to tie the match at 7-7. Both sides traded points for some time before the visitors took a 13-11 lead and much like the second set for the Fury, the Rise established control and did not look back, winning the set 25-19, extending the match.
SET FOUR
The Rise opened the set with a 6-2 lead and extended the advantage to 10-3, forcing the Fury into a timeout. The Rise enjoyed multiple scoring runs within the set and had a 15-6 advantage at one point. The Fury tried to rally to close out the game, but their efforts were in vain as the Rise won the set 25-14.
SET FIVE
Grand Rapids opened the final set with a 3-0 run but the Fury answered to tie the match 4-4. The two teams traded points, tying at 9-9 before a four-point run from the visitors put them ahead 13-9. The Fury did their best to remain in the fight but eventually fell 15-12.
UP NEXT
The Columbus Fury travel to Omaha on Friday, January 31 to face the Supernovas (3-2] at 8 p.m. ET. The Fury are 0-1 against the Nebraska based side after falling to the defending champions 0-3 on January 24th.
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ABOUT THE COLUMBUS FURY
The Columbus Fury is a professional volleyball team in Columbus, Ohio and a founding member of Pro Volleyball Federation, the premier women’s professional volleyball league in North America. The Fury are one of eight teams in the league, joining the Atlanta Vibe, Grand Rapids Rise, Indy Ignite, Omaha Supernovas, Orlando Valkyries, San Diego Mojo and Vegas Thrill for the 2025 season. The Fury play their home matches at Nationwide Arena in downtown Columbus. Tickets for all Columbus Fury matches can be purchased by visiting ColumbusFury.com or by calling the ticket office at (614) 380-FURY. The Fury will begin play at Nationwide Arena on January 11, 2025. For more information about the Fury and season tickets, visit www.columbusfury.com and @columbusfury on social media.
ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION
Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with cutting-edge production and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.
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