PGE Grot Budowlani Łódź clinched a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Neptunes Nantes in the CEV Champions League Pool D clash. Łódź looked poised for a quick win after taking the first two sets 25-19 and 25-18, but Nantes stormed back, showing resilience and pushing the match to a fifth set.
Haylie Bennett led Nantes with an impressive 25 points, while Paulina Damaske shone for Łódź, securing 18 points and the MVP title. Despite Nantes’ strong serve game and late comeback, Łódź’s powerful blocking helped them edge the final set 15-13, sealing their first Champions League win.