Mulhouse turned the match around after dropping the opening set to battle past Terville Florange 3-1 in a second-round clash in the French Saforelle VOLSTAR women’s championship.
Backed by 2,785 spectators at the Palais des Sports, Mulhouse struggled early as the visitors took the first set 25-21. The hosts responded with greater attacking efficiency and stronger serving, taking the next two sets 25-22 before closing out the match 25-21 in the fourth.
Nesrine Abda led Mulhouse with 18 points, supported by Madelyn Robinson with 16 and Grace Chillingworth with 14. Margaret Brown added three service aces as the home side finished with eight in total.
Terville Florange stayed competitive throughout, with Lisa Arbos and Averie Hernandez contributing 14 points each, but Mulhouse delivered when it mattered most.
French Saforelle VOLSTAR – Round 2
Mulhouse – Terville Florange 3-1 (21-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-21)
