The Columbus Fury snapped their five-match losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Orlando Valkyries on Sunday at Addition Financial Arena. The Fury won the first two sets in extended play, 29-27 and 28-26, fell in the third set 18-25, and won the match with a convincing 25-17 fourth set. 

 

Columbus (3-8) had a strong defensive performance, with 10 blocks and 86 digs to hold the Valkyries to a .160 hitting percentage. Kamaile Hiapo, who signed with the Fury this season, was outstanding on the back row with a franchise-record 27 digs in the four-set win.

 

In all, five Fury players had double-digit digs and four players posted a double-double. Raina Terry finished with 19 kills and 14 digs, while Akasha Anderson had 16 kills and 10 digs. Megan Lush added 11 kills and 16 digs.

 

Regan Pittman-Nelson recorded a strong all-around match with nine kills, five blocks, and four digs. Ashley Evans also posted a double-double with 47 assists to go with 12 digs and two kills.

 

The Fury return home this Friday to face the Indy Ignite at 7:00 p.m. at Nationwide Arena. Fans can watch all of the action on Samsung TV Plus.