COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Fury (5-11) swept the Vegas Thrill (7-9) (25-22, 25-21, 25-23) Friday evening for their second sweep of the season. Izabella Rapacz had a 20 kill night, attacking .333, with eight digs and one block. The Fury attacked at a .238 efficiency on the match, while the Thrill attacked at a .159 efficiency. The Fury out-killed the Thrill by four (46-42) but were out-dug by four (59-55).
SET ONE
With three attacking errors from Vegas’ Hannah Maddux, the Fury got an early 4-2 lead. Vegas tied up the set at 6-6, but the Fury separated again with a 6-1 run to bring the score to 14-9. Back-to-back Rapacz kills brought the Fury ahead 17-10. Vegas tried to close the gap, getting within two points at 18-16. The Fury were the first to 20 with a Rapacz kill and an Abby Walker ace. Rapacz scored the final kill to end the set 25-22.
SET TWO
A Rapacz kill and block gave the Fury a 4-1 lead. Going on a 6-2 run, the Fury were the first to 10, and the Thrill trailed by five. Vegas came back to tie the set at 15-1,5, and it was a back-and-forth battle from there. Kaley Rammelsberg had a solo block at 17-16. A Rapacz kill set the Fury ahead 21-20, and she tallied another kill to bring the Fury to set point. Rapacz got the set winning kill, finishing the set 25-21.
SET THREE
The Fury scored their first two points off of a Walker block and kill. An 8-2 run once again led the Fury to be first to 10 with a seven-point lead. The Fury offense came alive with kills from both pins. After a Raina Terry kill at 17-11, the Thrill came back on a five-point run, trailing 16-17. The set was tied at 18-18. Kills from Kaylee Cox and Morgan Lewis gave the Fury momentum at 22-19. The set was once again tied at 22-22 and 23-23. A Walker block gave the Fury set point, and Columbus won the match 25-23 after the Thrill were called out-of-rotation.
UP NEXT
The Columbus Fury head to Fishers Event Center to take on the Indy Ignite [8-8] on Thursday, March 20 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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