The Columbus Fury were unable to slow down a surging San Diego Mojo team and lost in four sets, 13-25, 25-20, 20-25, 19-25, on Sunday at Viejas Arena. In addition to a tough Mojo team, the Fury could not overcome the quick turnaround after a Friday night match and travel to Southern California Saturday.

 

Raina Terry was the offensive leader for the Fury yet again, finishing with 20 kills and added 10 digs for her fifth double-double of the season. Megan Lush also posted a double-double with 10 kills and 15 digs

 

Audrey Pak came off the bench to quarterback the offense and finished with 28 assists to go with eight digs and four kills. Kamaile Hiapo led the team with 19 digs and added three assists.

 

San Diego started extremely well and dominated in the first set, rolling to a 25-13 win while holding the Fury to a negative hitting percentage. The Fury rebounded in the second set for a 25-20 win, utilizing the their biggest strength this season, recording five blocks after having none in the first set.

 

The Fury got out to a 10-6 lead in the third set before the Mojo rallied and grabbed the lead for good. Columbus held an early lead again in the fourth set, but San Diego jumped in front and went on to a 25-19 win to clinch the match. The Fury had five more blocks in the fourth set but it wasn’t enough to hold off the Mojo.

 

The Fury will stay on the road as they head to Orlando to face the Valkyries on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. The next home match will be a celebration of the local arts and culture community on Tuesday, March 10th at Nationwide Arena when Columbus hosts the Omaha Supernovas at 7:00 p.m.