COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Fury (0-4) fell to the Omaha Supernovas (3-2) 3-0 (17-25, 15-25, 19-25) on Friday evening. Izabella Rapacz and Jill Gillen led the way for the Fury with nine points each. Rapacz had eight kills and seven digs while Gillen added six kills, five digs, and three aces. Stringer provided 24 assists and nine digs.
SET ONE
Omaha opened with a 4-1 lead before extending it to 11-3. The Fury scored three straight points to cut the lead to 11-6 and eventually 12-8. Both teams traded scoring runs before the Supernovas gained a 20-14 advantage. The visitors pushed on to a 25-17 set victory.
SET TWO
The second set started with an Omaha 6-1 lead hitting double digits at 10-4. Columbus scored three straight points to cut it to 10-7 but a four-point scoring run for the visitors made the comeback tough with the score at 7-14. Omaha eventually had a 17-8 lead and went on to win set two 15-25.
SET THREE
Columbus brought more fight into set three as they hung around with the reigning league champions. The Fury were only one to two points behind in the opening ten points and rallied back to tie the set at 9-9. The set tied again at 10-10 before Omaha scored four straight to make it 14-10. Despite Columbus’s best efforts to rally back, the Supernovas were too tough to beat and won the set 25-19.
The Columbus Fury return home to Nationwide Arena on Sunday, January 26 to face the Grand Rapids Rise (1-3] at 2 p.m. ET.
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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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