The Dallas Pulse (4-1) used late runs in each set to defeat the Columbus Fury (2-4) in straight sets, 25-23, 25-21, 25-19, at Nationwide Arena on Thursday night.

 

The Fury, who had not played in a week after their match last weekend was postponed due to weather, struggled after the long layoff.

 

“I thought it was a bad played game by us. A bad week of preparation by us, and here’s the result of a bad week,” head coach Angel Perez said. “We don’t want to find any excuses, but it’s just been hard for us to train this week.”

 

I thought we had our chances there on the first two sets and let them slip away. So the question now is, how quickly can we recover with a quick turnaround on Saturday. Hopefully we can show the grind that we’ve been showing the four matches before this one.”

 

Both Fury setters, Ashley Evans and Audrey Pak, played significant amounts throughout the three sets. Ashley Evans had 15 assists, 9 digs, 3 kills, and a block. Audrey Pak had 9 assists, 2 digs, and 1 kill.

 

Outside hitter Raina Terry led the Fury offensively with 14 kills on 33 attempts and added two blocks.

 

The Fury have a quick turnaround, hosting the defending champion Orlando Valkyries on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at Nationwide Arena.