COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Fury (6-15) defeated the Indy Ignite (12-9) in four sets (25-21, 25-20, 21-25, 25-23) at Nationwide Arena on Saturday night. The Fury broke a franchise record, totaling 16 blocks in this match. Indy and Columbus matched up well offensively. The Fury hit .203 with 57 kills while Ignite hit .200 with 58 kills. Columbus out-dug Indy 76-63. Kaylee Cox and Abby Walker tallied four blocks each and Raina Terry hit .714 with five kills and no errors on seven attempts when she subbed in during the fourth set.
SET ONE
Izabella Rapacz got the first kill for the Fury after Indy tallied the first two points of the match. The Fury trailed by one early with Walker getting a solo block at 4-5. The Fury tied it at 8-8 with a kill from Cox. Columbus went point for point with Indy until they were able to separate 15-12. Walker defended the net well, adding a block and an overpass kill to her stat line. Indy made multiple unforced errors and Fury were the first to 20 points. Fury won the set 25-21.
SET TWO
Indy and Columbus battled back and forth early, but a three-point run with kills from Rapacz and Megan Lush and a block by Walker set Fury ahead 7-4. The Fury gained an 11-6 lead. After allowing the Ignite to go on a three-point run, Cox scored four points in a row to take the Fury up 15-9 with three consecutive kills and a block. The Fury continued to build upon their lead, up 18-12 after a Kaley Rammelberg kill. Indy fought back at the end but the Fury closed out the set 25-20.
SET THREE
The Fury and Ignite were tied 6-6 before Ignite went on the three-point run. The Fury were able to tie it up again at 10-10 and it was a back and forth battle to 14-14. Indy began to separate from there as the Fury made defensive errors, setting them behind 17-14. Indy kept a steady lead the rest of the set and were the first to 20 points while the Fury still trailed by three. Lush and Rapacz generated kills for the Fury offense, but Columbus couldn’t come up with enough points in time. Ignite won the set 25-21.
SET FOUR
The Fury scored the first point of set four and the score went back and forth till Indy gapped out at a 13-8 lead. The Fury fought to decrease Ignite’s lead, but Indy’s offense was finding kills in all positions. Raina Terry subbed in at 15-18 and came up with a block for the Fury. After an Indy hitting error, the Fury were within one at 17-18. The Fury challenged a block touch and won, giving Lewis the kill at 19-20. After tying the set at 20-20, Terry killed an Indy overpass, Rammelberg came up with a solo block, and Terry killed another ball to take a three-point lead. The Fury won the final set 25-23.
UP NEXT
The Columbus Fury travel to Lee’s Family Forum to take on the Vegas Thrill (8-12) on Sunday, April 13 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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