Dallas Pulse sweep Columbus Fury 3-0 at Nationwide Arena as Fury search for early-season traction

Straight-set result tight early before Dallas closes

The Dallas Pulse swept the Columbus Fury in straight sets Saturday night, February 14, 2026, at Nationwide Arena, winning 25-23, 25-23, 25-20. The match marked another close-but-costly outcome for Columbus in the opening stretch of the Major League Volleyball season, while Dallas continued to consolidate its position near the top of the standings.

Both of the first two sets were decided by two points, reflecting a competitive start in which Columbus stayed within reach deep into each frame. Dallas, however, produced the cleaner finishes in the decisive moments and carried that control into the third set, where it created late separation to complete the sweep.

Colyer leads Dallas attack; balanced support follows

Dallas outside hitter Mimi Colyer delivered the most productive individual performance of the night, finishing with 23 kills while hitting .500, alongside five digs and a block. Sofia Maldonado added 16 kills on .387 hitting, plus five digs and a service ace, giving Dallas a consistent edge on the pins across all three sets.

Dallas received additional contributions from multiple positions. Kaylee Cox, making her second start of the season and again lining up at opposite, recorded eight kills and seven digs. Middle blockers Layne Van Buskirk and Kaitlyn Hord chipped in with four and three kills, respectively, while opposite Malaya Jones finished a key late swing that helped Dallas close the match.

• Final score: Dallas 3, Columbus 0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-20)
• Dallas leaders: Mimi Colyer (23 kills), Sofia Maldonado (16 kills)
• Columbus leader: Raina Terry (15 kills)

Fury production led by Terry as lineup continues to evolve

For Columbus, outside hitter Raina Terry paced the offense with 15 kills on 29 attacks, adding seven digs and two blocks. Columbus has emphasized building a more experienced, more physical roster for 2026, blending returning players with new additions across several positions. The current group includes multiple attackers and setters competing for rhythm as the season progresses, with the team still working to translate stretches of strong play into set-ending execution.

Set scores illustrated the margin: Columbus reached the final phase of each of the first two sets within a single point or two, but Dallas captured both and carried momentum into the third.

What the result means going forward

The sweep was notable not only for the result but for its context: it was the second straight-set win by Dallas over Columbus in recent weeks, underscoring a matchup in which Dallas has repeatedly capitalized on late-set runs. For the Fury, the performance offered competitive segments—particularly early—but also reinforced the immediate challenge of closing tight sets against a high-efficiency offense.

Columbus remains at home at Nationwide Arena in the coming weeks with multiple league opponents scheduled, creating opportunities to stabilize rotations, improve first-contact consistency, and convert close stretches into sets won.