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January 15, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise overcame 1-0 and 2-1 set deficits, along with an unfavorable 4-0 hole in the fifth set, to upend regional rival Columbus Fury in their home opener Wednesday night at Van Andel Arena in front of the fourth-largest crowd in franchise history (6,174).
The Rise earned their first win of the season (1-2 overall) behind a balanced offensive attack, with four players reaching double-digit kills, and steady defense that produced 14 blocks and 65 digs. Columbus (1-2) was held to a season... Full Story
January 13, 2026 - This Week's Match
RISE (0-2) vs. Columbus Fury (1-1) // Wed., Jan. 14 // 7 p.m. // Van Andel Arena
Watch: MLV YouTube Channel at 7 p.m.
Listen: 96.1 The Game at 6:45 p.m.
Season Series: 0-0 Overall, 0-0 Home. First of four meetings overall, first of two at Van Andel Arena
All-Time Regular Season Series: 5-3 Overall, 3-1 Home
Noteworthy: The Rise and Fury meet for the first time this season. The two teams split the season series last season with all four matches going five sets. Grand Rapids won the last out... Full Story
January 11, 2026 - ATLANTA - In the quest for their first victory of the 2026 Major League Volleyball season, the Atlanta Vibe earned a 3-0 sweep of the Grand Rapids Rise on Sunday in Atlanta, winning by set scores of 29-27, 25-23, 25-14.
The Vibe (1-1 overall) finished the match hitting .370 as a team, the third-highest percentage allowed by the Rise all-time. Grand Rapids (0-2) had its chances, narrowly dropping the first two sets by just two points each inside Gas South Arena.
The opening set required extra volleyball after the Vibe u... Full Story
January 9, 2026 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Grand Rapids Rise attempted to spoil the championship banner night for the defending champion Orlando Valkyries, seizing a 2-1 lead through the first three sets. Orlando had other plans, storming back to take the final two sets to claim a 3-2 season-opening victory by set scores of 25-20, 21-25, 20-25, 25-23, 15-4.
The Valkyries have now won four in a row against the Rise, including back-to-back five-set battles. Grand Rapids dropped its fourth consecutive match dating back to last season despite racki... Full Story
The Grand Rapids Rise are a professional volleyball team. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, they are a member of the Major League Volleyball.
Grand Rapids Rise News
Rise Rally for Electric Five-Set Home Opener Win over Fury
January 15, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise overcame 1-0 and 2-1 set deficits, along with an unfavorable 4-0 hole in the fifth set, to upend regional rival Columbus Fury in their home opener Wednesday night at Van Andel Arena in front of the fourth-largest crowd in franchise history (6,174).
The Rise earned their first win of the season (1-2 overall) behind a balanced offensive attack, with four players reaching double-digit kills, and steady defense that produced 14 blocks and 65 digs. Columbus (1-2) was held to a season... Full StoryMore Grand Rapids Rise stories below
2026 Home Opener Wednesday against Columbus Fury
January 13, 2026 - This Week's Match
RISE (0-2) vs. Columbus Fury (1-1) // Wed., Jan. 14 // 7 p.m. // Van Andel Arena
Watch: MLV YouTube Channel at 7 p.m.
Listen: 96.1 The Game at 6:45 p.m.
Season Series: 0-0 Overall, 0-0 Home. First of four meetings overall, first of two at Van Andel Arena
All-Time Regular Season Series: 5-3 Overall, 3-1 Home
Noteworthy: The Rise and Fury meet for the first time this season. The two teams split the season series last season with all four matches going five sets. Grand Rapids won the last out... Full StoryRise Swept in Atlanta After Two Tight Opening Sets
January 11, 2026 - ATLANTA - In the quest for their first victory of the 2026 Major League Volleyball season, the Atlanta Vibe earned a 3-0 sweep of the Grand Rapids Rise on Sunday in Atlanta, winning by set scores of 29-27, 25-23, 25-14.
The Vibe (1-1 overall) finished the match hitting .370 as a team, the third-highest percentage allowed by the Rise all-time. Grand Rapids (0-2) had its chances, narrowly dropping the first two sets by just two points each inside Gas South Arena.
The opening set required extra volleyball after the Vibe u... Full StoryRise Take Defending Champs Orlando to Five Before Falling in Season Opener
January 9, 2026 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Grand Rapids Rise attempted to spoil the championship banner night for the defending champion Orlando Valkyries, seizing a 2-1 lead through the first three sets. Orlando had other plans, storming back to take the final two sets to claim a 3-2 season-opening victory by set scores of 25-20, 21-25, 20-25, 25-23, 15-4.
The Valkyries have now won four in a row against the Rise, including back-to-back five-set battles. Grand Rapids dropped its fourth consecutive match dating back to last season despite racki... Full StoryGrand Rapids Rise News
- Rise Rally for Electric Five-Set Home Opener Win over Fury - January 15, 2026
- 2026 Home Opener Wednesday against Columbus Fury - January 13, 2026
- Rise Swept in Atlanta After Two Tight Opening Sets - January 11, 2026
- Rise Take Defending Champs Orlando to Five Before Falling in Season Opener - January 9, 2026
- Rise Finalize Roster Ahead of 2026 MLV Season - January 7, 2026
- Rise Open 2026 Season in Orlando on Friday, Atlanta on Sunday - January 6, 2026
- Rise Begin 2026 Home Slate with Winning Wednesday on January 14 - January 5, 2026
- Three Rise Draftees Recognized as 2025 AVCA All-Americans - December 17, 2025
- Rise Sign Former Ferris St. Standout Henneman-Dallape Plus Three Draftees - December 11, 2025
- Rise Open Training Camp for 2026 MLV Season on Monday - November 28, 2025
- Rise to Host Second 'Game Changers' Empowerment Event on December 15 - November 25, 2025
- Rise Add Four College Talents Through 2025 MLV Draft - November 24, 2025
- 2025 Offseason Conversation with Saige Ka'aha'aina-Torres - November 20, 2025
- Rise Roll out 2026 Promo Schedule - November 19, 2025
- Rise Add Marquette Standout Jenna Reitsma as Director of Volleyball Operations - November 18, 2025
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Grand Rapids Rise middle blocker Rhamat Alhassan (Nicolas Carrillo)
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League: Major League VolleyballHome: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Class: Volleyball
Website: Grand Rapids Rise site
Schedule: Full Grand Rapids Rise Schedule
Grand Rapids Rise Scoreboard
| Wed., Jan 14 | W | Columbus 2 at Grand Rapids 3 | Final |
| Sun., Jan 11 | L | Grand Rapids 0 at Atlanta 3 | Final |
| Fri., Jan 9 | L | Grand Rapids 2 at Orlando 3 | Final |
| Fri., May 2 | L | Omaha 3 at Grand Rapids 1 | Final |
| Wed., Apr 30 | L | Orlando 3 at Grand Rapids 2 | Final |
| Sat., Apr 26 | L | Grand Rapids 2 at Atlanta 3 | Final |
| All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Grand Rapids Rise Schedule and Results | |||
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Grand Rapids Rise Headlines
- Grand Rapids Rise win 5-set thriller in 2026 volleyball home opener - MLV MLive (January 15)
- See photos as Grand Rapids Rise win home opener - MLV MLive (January 15)
- 5 things to know about the Grand Rapids Rise;s 2026 pro volleyball season - MLV Michigan Live (January 13)
- Get tickets to the Grand Rapids Rise home opener on Wednesday for as low as $33 - MLV MLive (January 12)
- Leah Edmond Dominates in Atlanta Vibe Volleyball Sweep of Grand Rapids - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (January 12)
- Six Gators Featured on MLV Rosters for the 2026 Season - MLV Florida Athletics (January 10)
- Wisconsin, Marquette volleyball players drafted to play professionally - MLV WTAQ (November 27)
- Candela | Avry Tatum, Alonso-Corcelles Selected in MLV Draft - MLV Indiana Athletics (November 25)
- Arizona's Jordan Wilson drafted by Major League Volleyball's Grand Rapids Rise - MLV Arizona Desert Swarm (November 25)
- Hattie Bray selected in fourth round, 25th overall to Grand Rapids Rise - MLV Marquette University Athletics (November 25)
- Grand Rapids Rise head coach signs contract extension - MLV WOOD TV (November 12)
- Grand Rapids Rise welcomes new players amidst major pro volleyball league merger - MLV The Rapidian (October 14)
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