COLUMBUS, Ohio— The Columbus Fury (0-7) continue the 2025 regular season on Friday, February 7th inside Nationwide Arena when they host the Grand Rapids Rise (4-3) at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here. The match will also be streamed on YouTube.
The Columbus Fury look forward to a rematch with the Rise after falling to the Michigan based side 3-2 [25-19, 25-18, 19-25, 25-14, 15-12] in a reverse sweep on January 26th. “We felt we were the better side that night” Head coach Angel Perez said. “We went up 2-0 and had a great feeling within the team that we could get the job done and we didn’t execute. We feel we can do that on Friday.”
KNOW YOUR ENEMY
The Rise enter the match against Columbus on a four-game win streak that started with their victory in Atlanta on January 19th. The Rise have gone on to earn results against the Orlando Valkyries (3-4) and San Diego Mojo (3-4) in addition to the Vibe (4-3) and Fury. The side also lead the Pro Volleyball Federation in blocks averaging 3.07 per match.
SERIES HISTORY
Columbus faces Grand Rapids for the sixth time in series history and second time in 2025. The Fury have a 1-4 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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