Columbus Fury still looking for elusive first 2025 win, has a tall order with PVF defending champion Omaha coming to town tonight

By Annie Walker

January 24, 2025

 

COLUMBUS, Ohio— The Columbus Fury (0-3) continue the 2025 regular season on Friday, January 24th inside Nationwide Arena when they host 2024 Pro Volleyball Federation champions the Omaha Supernovas (2-2) at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here. The match will also be streamed on YouTube/Rock Entertainment Sports Network.

The Columbus Fury will look for their first victory of the 2025 season after losing to league newcomers the Indy Ignite (3-0) 3-2 (18-25, 30-32, 25-19, 25-22, 11-15) in a five set heartbreaker on Saturday evening. Rookies Kaylee Cox and Raina Terry led the way for the Fury. Terry scored 24 points from a team-high 23 kills hitting .327 for the match. Cox added 19 points from 15 kills and a team-high five blocks and 15 digs alongside Jill Gillen. Wilma Rivera had 51 assists.

KNOW YOUR ENEMY

The Supernovas enter the match against Columbus after falling to the San Diego Mojo 1-3 [25-20, 19-25, 22-25, 22-25] on Sunday at home. Omaha won the opening set but lost three straight suffering their second straight loss of the season. Omaha hit .250 in the loss and were led by outside hitter Brooke Nuneviller, who finished the match with 24 points from 22 kills and four blocks. Defensively, Natalia Valentin-Anderson led the way with 21 digs and 44 assists in the loss. The team currently ranks third in the Pro Volleyball Federation in total points with 273 and is averaging 16.06 per set, fewer than Columbus’s 16.36.

SERIES HISTORY

Columbus faces Omaha for the fifth time in series history. The Fury have a 1-3 all-time record against the reigning champions and last defeated the Supernovas at home 3-1 on February 21, 2024.

HOW TO WATCH

The Fury can be accessed on Rock Entertainment Sports Network on these channels:

Columbus
17.1 – over the air

Cleveland
22.1 – over the air
979 – Spectrum

Cincinnati
19.3 – over the air
999 – Spectrum
253 – altafiber

 

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.

For tickets please call 614-380-FURY(3879) or visit columbusfury.com

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