INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Columbus Fury (0-7) lost to the Indy Ignite (4-2) 3-0 (20-25, 20-25, 17-25) on Sunday evening. Abby Walker led the way for the Fury with eight points with eight kills. Megan Lush, Izabella Rapacz and Kaley Rammelsberg each had six points. Defensively, Paula Cerame provided 18 digs while Wilma Rivera added 13 assists.
As a team, the Fury had 40 points with 35 kills, 61 digs, 33 assists and three blocks. The side was plagued by 18 errors in the match and hit only .093 for the game.
SET ONE
Columbus enjoyed a dominant start to the opening set scoring six unanswered points to go ahead 6-2. The visitors traded blows with the home side on the score sheet but managed to keep in front of the Ignite by a minimum of two points. It wasn’t until the Ignite tied things at 17-17 that the set got away from the Fury. From there the home side rallied with the crowd behind them and won the set 25-20.
SET TWO
The Fury were down 6-3 to start the second set but managed to climb back into things to tie at 6-6. Columbus scored three straight to take a 8-6 lead in the set and maintained a two point buffer from the hosts until they tied things at 12-12. The Ignite pushed to grow their lead and held a 20-17 advantage before ending the set on a 5-3 scoring run.
SET THREE
Columbus faced a 10-3 deficit to start things in the third set. The hosts grew their advantage to 12-6 and eventually 15-8 in the set before securing the set win at 25-17 and the 3-0 sweep.
The Columbus Fury returns home for a three-game homestand starting with a matchup against the Grand Rapids Rise (3-3) at Nationwide Arena on Friday, February 7 at 7 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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