The Columbus Fury came up just short in another five-set thriller against the Grand Rapids Rise, 25-23, 17-25, 25-19, 21-25, 12-15, Wednesday at Van Andel Arena. The two teams have gone to five sets in five-consecutive matches dating back to last season.

 

The Fury (1-2), who lead Major League Volleyball in blocking, finished with their third-straight double-digit match of 16 total blocks. For the season, Columbus now has 47 total blocks and 3.62 blocks per set.

 

Raina Terry led the way for the Fury with 14 kills, 13 digs, and six blocks for her second double-double of the season. Regan Pitman-Nelson finished with 12 kills, five digs and three blocks, while Abby Walker added 10 kills.

 

Kashauna Williams made her Columbus Fury debut after signing with the organization this week. She finished with eight kills. Ashley Evans dished out 47 assists and finished with 12 digs, two kills, and one block. Evans has recorded a double-double in all three matches this season.

 

After each team won two sets in the match, the Fury got out to a 7-3 lead in the fifth set and were rolling before the Grand Rapids Rise staged a furious rally. Grand Rapids chipped away at the Fury lead and tied the set up 9-all before finishing it with a 6-3 run to win the match.

 

The Fury return to Nationwide Arena for a match with the Indy Ignite Saturday beginning at 7:00 p.m.