COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Fury (2-8) continue the 2025 regular season on Thursday, February 20th at Van Andel Arena where they’ll play the Grand Rapids Rise (4-6) at 7 p.m. Columbus got their first win of the season against Grand Rapids at Nationwide Arena on Friday, February 7th. Both of their matchups this season have been close five-set games. The match will be broadcasted on YouTube.
The Columbus Fury are still chasing a road win and have an opportunity to take a series lead against Grand Rapids in their third match-up this season. In their last match-up, the Fury came out on top [25-19, 25-18, 19-25, 25-14, 15-12] and Izabella Rapacz had a standout night tallying 24 points on 23 kills, 14 digs and one block.
The Fury are entering this match after a big win against the league leaders, the Vegas Thrill, on Monday night in four sets [25-20, 25-20, 22-25, 25-21]. “[I was] so happy with the way we came out to battle,” Head coach Angel Perez said. “We were fearless, not fierce-less like we've been speaking about…We have another tough game here on Thursday. So, a quick turnaround. We'll try to be as healthy as possible for that match.”
KNOW YOUR ENEMY
The Rise enter the match against the Fury on a three-game losing streak that started with their loss against Columbus on February 7th. The Rise have since lost to the Atlanta Vibe (6-5) and the Orlando Valkyries (7-4). The Rise lead the Pro Volleyball Federation in blocks averaging 2.79 per set.
SERIES HISTORY
Columbus faces Grand Rapids for the seventh time in series history and third time in 2025. The Fury have a 2-4 all-time record against the Rise and last defeated Grand Rapids at home 3-2 on February 7th, 2025.
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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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