COLUMBUS, Ohio— The Columbus Fury (0-5) continues the 2025 regular season on the road this week taking on both the Omaha Supernovas (3-2) and the Indianapolis Ignite (3-1). Columbus will face the reigning Pro Volleyball Federation champions in CHI Health Center on Friday, January 30th at 8 p.m. ET and will battle with the league leading Ignite in Fishers Event Center on Sunday, February 2nd at 6 p.m. ET.
Columbus’s match at Omaha will be broadcast on YouTube while the match against Indianapolis will be broadcast on FS2.
The Columbus Fury continues to seek their first victory of the 2025 season after losing 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.
KNOW YOUR ENEMIES
The Supernovas enter the match against Columbus well rested after not playing a match since their 3-0 sweep over the Fury on January 24th. Omaha hit .252 in the victory and were led by outside hitter Reagan Cooper who finished the match with 16 points from 14 kills and two aces. Defensively, Natalia Valentin-Anderson led the way with 16 digs and 28 assists in the win. The team currently ranks second in the Pro Volleyball Federation in hitting efficiency keeping opponents to 19 percent.
The Ignite will enter the match after traveling to face the Vegas Thrill (4-2) on Friday, January 30th. The team defeated the Fury 3-0 in their first ever meeting on January 24th and currently leads the league in assists per set (13.69) and kills per set (14.56). Outside hitter Leketor Member-Meneh leads the league in both kills (91), kills per set (5.81), points (100) and points per set (6.25).
SERIES HISTORY
Columbus faces Omaha for the sixth time in series history. The Fury have a 1-4 all-time record against the Nebraska based side and have never won in Omaha. Columbus lost the first meeting of 2025 0-3 on January 24th.
Columbus faces Indianapolis for the second time in series history and for the first time in Indiana. The Fury lost the first meeting of 2025 2-3 on January 18th.
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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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