By Annie Walker

3 20 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Fury are back in action on Wednesday night after a nine-day break following their home loss to Vegas on March 11. The team has dropped their last two matches, bringing their record to 4-4, but made a major move last week to acquire Tori Stringer from Atlanta. Columbus is 0-2 against the Rise on the year, both on the road, so the team will look to protect home court and get back in the win column.

Fury Players to Watch

Tori Stringer is one of the top talents in Pro Volleyball Federation and she could make an immediate impact for the Fury. Stringer was acquired via trade with the Fury sending two first-round picks in exchange for the two-time All-American. She was an impact player for Atlanta and she could contribute immediately for the Fury.

Jenna Rosenthal saw her first significant action in the last match against Vegas and impressed coming off an injury. She went 7-12 with no errors and added a block in the match. With nine days off since that match, Rosenthal could have another impact match for the Fury tomorrow night.

Fury Fast Facts

• The Fury posted two of their lowest kill rates of the season in the previous two losses.
• After struggling with the block early in the season, the team has posted double digit block in each of the last six matches.
• Columbus is third in the league in digs per set averaging 17.03 behind only Atlanta (18.5) and Omaha (17.3).

Notes on the Rise

• Claire Chaussee and Emiliya Dimitrova lead the offense for the Rise with 163 and 162 kills, respectively. Chaussee has totaled 38 kills and Dimitrova has 26 in the two matches against the Fury this season.
• Kayla Caffey made her return to action in the Thrill’s loss to Vegas on Sunday. She mimssed the previous four matches due to injury.
• The Rise put together a solid block in the last meeting with the Fury, totaling 15 blocks in the match. Marin Grote leads the team with 33 blocks on the season.

League Standings

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