COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Fury (4-9) saw their win streak snapped by the San Diego Mojo Saturday evening as the side fell 3-1 (25-20, 16-25, 15-25, 22-25) in the Veijas Arena. Izabella Rapacz led the Fury offense with another double-digit night accumulating 18 points, 15 kills, and three blocks. Columbus struggled with their hitting totaling only .156 in efficiency and were plagued by 11 errors in the match.
SET ONE
The Fury opened the first set with vigor jumping out to a 6-1 lead. Columbus continued to build, keeping a two-point advantage on the hosts. A Rapacz block made it 16-11 a little later on to keep the momentum going for the Fury. The Mojo did their best to make it a game, but could not catch the fast paced Fury taking the opening set 25-20.
SET TWO
San Diego responded in set two opening up a 4-1 advantage to begin the set. The home side continued to pile on the score, jumping out to a 7-2 lead. Columbus pulled within three at 10-7 thanks to a block and kill from Kaylee Cox. The Mojo responded with a 5-3 scoring run to go up 15-10 before the Mojo saw things out at 25-16.
SET THREE
Columbus opened with a 3-0 run before the Mojo returned the favor with three straight points of their own. After a short period of back-and-forth, San Diego kept their momentum going with four straight points for a 9-5 lead. Once the hosts led, there was no catching them as they enjoyed scoring run after scoring run leading 15-10 later in the set. At the end, the Fury could only manage 15 points falling 25-15, the second lowest amount of points in a set so far this season.
SET FOUR
Columbus and San Diego battled neck-to-neck tied at 8-8. San Diego scored four straight points to lead at 11-8. The Fury managed to pull within one four times during the set, but the Mojo managed to fend off the comeback, remaining at minimum two points ahead finishing the set 25-22.
UP NEXT
The Columbus Fury return home to Nationwide Arena to host the Omaha Supernovas 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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