Fury set franchise blocks record in loss to Omaha

Saturday, January 10, 2026
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The Columbus Fury’s Abby Walker (24) and Taylor Fricano go up to block the shot of Omaha’s Sarah Parsons during their match at Nationwide Arena Saturday. Photo: Kevin Rouch

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The Columbus Fury set a new franchise record with 17 total blocks in a 3-1 loss to the Omaha Supernovas at Nationwide Arena Saturday. It was the home opener for the Fury, who are now 1-1 after winning in Atlanta Thursday. A loud crowd of 5,881 watched the action at Nationwide Arena.

Captain Megan Lush paced the Fury with 12 kills, 10 digs, and five blocks for her second double-double in as many matches to start the season. Raina Terry, a Highland High School alum, added 10 kills and 15 digs, while Abby Walker had 10 kills. Regan Pittman-Nelson chipped in with eight kills and four blocks.

“What we take away from the first week is that we have a team to compete with anybody,” said head coach Ángel Pérez. “There is so much growth still to go but with the base that we have, we are in a far better place than years before. We are all excited about it.”

Ashley Evans posted another double-double to start the season, dishing out 35 assists to go with 13 digs. Aleksandra Jegdic finished with 17 digs and had three assists. The 17 blocks by the Fury surpassed the previous record of 16 blocks against Indianapolis on April 5, 2025.

The Fury led the majority of the first set before Omaha used a 7-1 run to take a late lead and win it 25-22. Omaha led the second set from start to finish and won it 25-22 to take a 2-0 edge.

Columbus kept the match alive with a narrow 26-24 win in the third set. The fourth set remained close, just as with the previous three. The teams were tied at 23-all before Omaha managed to pull out the win 25-23.

The Fury head back to the road next week, playing the Grand Rapids Rise next Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Van Andel Arena. The next home match for Columbus is is Saturday, Jan. 17 against Indy Ignite at 7:00 p.m.