With just two matches left in the Serie A1 Tigotà regular season, Savino Del Bene Scandicci secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Wash4Green Pinerolo, keeping their hold on second place. Ekaterina Antropova dominated with 32 points, while MVP Castillo impressed with her defensive performance. Pinerolo’s playoff hopes officially came to an end with the loss.
In the relegation battle, Smi Roma Volley fell 0-3 to Chieri, slipping back to second-to-last place. Meanwhile, Igor Gorgonzola Novara edged out Bergamo 3-2 in a thrilling two-and-a-half-hour battle, with Aleksic (24 points) and Alsmeier (21) leading the charge. Over in Pesaro, Vero Volley Milano secured a hard-fought 3-2 win against Vallefoglia, thanks to standout performances from Egonu (20 points) and MVP Sylla (15 points, 55% reception).
With the playoff spots locked in but final placements still up for grabs, the fight for survival and postseason positioning continues midweek!
Serie A1 W
- Savino Del Bene Scandicci – Wash4green Pinerolo 3-1 (25-16, 19-25, 25-22, 32-30)
- Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano – Honda Olivero Cuneo 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-16)
- Bergamo – Igor Gorgonzola Novara 2-3 (28-26, 10-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-17)
- Cda Volley Talmassons Fvg – Il Bisonte Firenze 1-3 (23-25, 27-25, 19-25, 22-25)
- Bartoccini-Mc Restauri Perugia – Eurotek Uyba Busto Arsizio 2-3 (17-25, 25-20, 25-22, 17-25, 14-16)
- Smi Roma Volley – Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri ’76 0-3 (16-25, 22-25, 26-28)
- Megabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia – Numia Vero Volley Milano 2-3 (21-25, 25-23, 14-25, 25-12, 12-15)