COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Fury (7-15) swept the Vegas Thrill (8-13) (25-20, 25-23, 25-21) on Sunday night. The team recorded 10 blocks on the night and Megan Lush earned four of those. Nootsara Tomkom controlled the offense, leading her attackers to hit at a .330 efficiency, the second best in franchise history. Izabella Rapacz led the offense, attacking .519 with 15 kills and one error on 27 attempts. Raina Terry also recorded 10 kills and two errors on 22 attempts, attacking .364. Both Vegas and Columbus recorded five aces in the match.
SET ONE
Lush got the first kill for the Fury after winning a challenge with a touch off the Vegas block. Janice Leao scored back-to-back points and Terry came up with two aces to take a 6-0 lead. The Thrill offense got rolling and were able to tie it up at 11-11. The two teams battled back and forth. Morgan Lewis and Abby Walker got the block to take Fury up 18-15. The Fury were the first to 20 points, leading 20-16. Columbus won the set 25-20, securing the first set with a block from Leao and Lush. The Fury never trailed during the set.
SET TWO
The second set was a battle early on as the teams traded points. Leao got the kill to tie it at double digits, 10-10. The Fury made the double sub for Wilma Rivera and Morgan Lewis to come in at 14-14. Two hitting errors set the Fury behind 14-16. A Lush block and ace and Terry kill set the Fury ahead again 17-16. Columbus and Vegas once again tied things up at 20-20. Rapacz tallied a couple of kills sending the Fury up 24-21. The Thrill challenged for a block touch, holding off the Fury’s set win and bringing them within one, 24-23. Abby Walker got the last kill to win the set 25-23.
SET THREE
Rapacz scored her 11th kill of the night to give the Fury the first point. A block by a Walker tied it at 5-5. The game was tight early and Fury were able to separate up 15-12 with a couple of Vegas errors and an ace from Terry. The Fury kept their lead, up 21-18 after several Vegas errors. Rapacz scored the Fury’s 10th block of the night and the Thrill missed a serve, taking the Fury ahead 23-19. A tip kill by Lush brought the Fury to match point. A service error by the Thrill gave Fury the victory at 25-21.
UP NEXT
The Columbus Fury come home to Nationwide Arena to take on the San Diego Mojo (8-14) on Wednesday, April 16 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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