In a thrilling five-set showdown, Poitiers defeated their archrivals Tours (25-22, 17-25, 30-28, 14-25, 15-10), with Earvin Ngapeth stealing the spotlight in his emotional final match at the Arena Futuroscope. The win helps Poitiers secure their fourth-place standing.
Ngapeth, who will join Turkish club Fenerbahçe in January, delivered a performance to remember (22 points, 1 ace, 2 blocks, 49% in attack). The double Olympic champion was everywhere—dominating in attack, defense, and serving. With the crowd of 5,200 roaring, Ngapeth clinched crucial points, including seven in the decisive tie-break (88% in attack), cementing his status as the hero of the match.
Playing against his former team, Tours, where he spent his early career (2008-2011), Ngapeth proved why he’s considered one of the world’s best. After the match, he even wrapped up the night with a fun rap, leaving the fans with a lasting memory of his time in Poitiers.
