Atlanta Vibe Sweep Columbus Fury 3-0 in Final 2026 Match
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 3, 2026. - The Atlanta Vibe swept the Columbus
Fury Sunday 3-0 in the team’s final 2026 match.
The
Vibe got out in front 1-0 with a 25-20 win in the first set behind
five kills and six digs from Outside Hitter Pia Timmer.
Atlanta extended the lead with a 25-23 result in the second set
built on a combined nine kills from Middle Blocker Maggie Mendelson
and Outside Hitter Leah Edmond.
The
Vibe closed out 2026 with momentum and a 25-20 win in the final set
to finish the 3-0 sweep.
It
was Atlanta’s first sweep since March 19 against Orlando and the
team’s third overall this season.
Mendelson led the Vibe’s offensive attack and made plays at the net
all afternoon to the tune of 11 kills, two blocks and one dig.
Middle Blocker Jackie Moore formed an impactful tandem with
Mendelson in scoring 10 kills, one dig and one assist.
Edmond, Timmer and Opposite Hitter Aiko Jones each scored eight
kills. Edmond added eight digs, two assists and an ace. Timmer
racked up 11 digs and two assists. Jones scored seven digs, three
blocks, one ace and an assist.
Atlanta finishes the 2026 season with a 10-18 record. Columbus Fury
concludes the third season of Major League Volleyball with a 5-23
overall record. |