COLUMBUS, Ohio— The Columbus Fury (0-4) continue the 2025 regular season on Sunday, January 26th inside Nationwide Arena when they host the Grand Rapids Rise (1-3) at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here. The match will also be streamed on YouTube/Rock Entertainment Sports Network. For more information on where you can access Rock Entertainment Sports Network, click here.
The Columbus Fury will look for their first victory of the 2025 season after losing 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.
KNOW YOUR ENEMY
The Rise enter the match against Columbus after earning their first win of 2025 sweeping the Atlanta Vibe 3-0 [23-25, 23-25, 21-25]. The Rise had three players in double-digit points in the victory and two players, Carli Snyder and Erika Pritchard, who had double-digit kills. Defensively, August Raskie led the way with 10 digs and 33 assists in the win. The team currently leads the Pro Volleyball Federation in blocks averaging 2.64 per set.
SERIES HISTORY
Columbus faces Grand Rapids for the fifth time in series history. The Fury have a 1-3 all-time record against the Rise and last defeated Grand Rapids at home 3-0 on April 28, 2024.
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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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