COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Fury (8-16) lost to the Orlando Valkyries (15-10) 0-3 (17-25, 18-25, 17-25) at Nationwide Arena on Friday night. The Fury hosted 5,577 fans for 614 Night where multiple Columbus organizations and famous members of the Ohio State Athletic community showed up to support their local pro volleyball team. The Valkyries offense was alive as they hit at a .333 attacking efficiency compared to the Fury who hit .167 on the night. The Valkyries had seven aces to the Fury’s two.
SET ONE
Orlando got ahead early with a 6-1 lead over the Fury. With two kills from Kaz Brown, Orlando went on another three-point run to advance their lead 9-2. Kills from Janice Leao and Megan Lush shrunk the gap and the Fury trailed 6-10. Leao got her third kill of the set at 7-11. Orlando’s Natalie Foster earned two aces before making a service error, Orlando up 15-10. Fury gained momentum and were within two-points, down 15-17. Orlando was the first to 20 and the Fury trailed at 16. Orlando won the set 25-17.
SET TWO
It was back and forth till 8-8 then Orlando went on a three-point run to lead 11-8. Orlando’s Brittany Abercrombie earned her 11th kill of the match at 16-13. Orlando extended their lead to seven, leading 21-14. Orlando won the set 25-18 on a Fury service error. The Fury hit .303 in the second set while Orlando hit .457 efficiency. Abercrombie tallied eight kills in the set. Izabella Rapacz, Kaylee Cox, and Leao all scored three kills each for the Fury in the second set.
SET THREE
Orlando got up early, leading 9-2. Foster scored back to back aces at 18-9, gaining a significant lead for the Valkyries. Orlando extended their lead to ten, up 19-9. The Fury offense gained some traction and found a three-point run, now trailing 14-20. Orlando won the set 25-17, sweeping the Fury in their last match at home. The Fury had eight kills total in the third set compared to Orlando’s 16 kills.
UP NEXT
The Columbus Fury play at Chi Health Center against the Omaha Supernovas (17-6) on Friday, April 25 at 9 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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