In a thrilling Sunday in the Serie A1 Tigotà, league leaders Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano narrowly avoided defeat against Aeroitalia Smi Roma, maintaining their impressive 26-game winning streak. Despite missing Cook and Fahr, Conegliano, led by Haak’s 28 points and MVP Monica De Gennaro, rallied to secure a tie-break victory.
Meanwhile, Allianz Vero Volley Milano faced a tough challenge from Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri ’76, eventually winning in a tie-break. MVP Sylla and Egonu played pivotal roles, contributing significantly to Milan’s victory.
In other matches, Savino Del Bene Scandicci and Igor Gorgonzola Novara gained ground, with Scandicci defeating TrasportiPesanti Casalmaggiore and Novara overpowering UYBA Volley Busto Arsizio. Volley Bergamo 1991 secured a crucial win against Honda Olivero S.Bernardo Cuneo, escaping the relegation zone, thanks to Lorrayna’s standout performance. The weekend concluded with Il Bisonte Firenze’s convincing victory over Itas Trentino, featuring an impressive debut by Kendall Kipp as MVP.
Serie A1 – Round 17
- Aeroitalia Smi Roma vs. Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano 2-3 (25-21, 23-25, 26-24, 18-25, 4-15)
- Trasportipesanti Casalmaggiore vs. Savino Del Bene Scandicci 0-3 (22-25, 20-25, 17-25)
- Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri ’76 vs. Allianz Vero Volley Milano 2-3 (25-21, 23-25, 23-25, 27-25, 13-15)
- Honda Olivero S.Bernardo Cuneo vs. Volley Bergamo 1991 1-3 (22-25, 25-15, 23-25, 27-29)
- Igor Gorgonzola Novara vs. UYBA Volley Busto Arsizio 3-1 (25-12, 25-15, 24-26, 25-10)
- Wash4green Pinerolo vs. Megabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia 3-1 (27-25, 21-25, 25-19, 32-30)
- Il Bisonte Firenze vs. Itas Trentino 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-15)