The third round of the Italian Serie A1 Tigotà Regular Season delivered pure excitement, featuring some shock results, and tight battles that reshuffled the standings. Igor Gorgonzola Novara now leads with 9 points, ahead of Conegliano (8), Milano (7), and Scandicci (6).
Novara, guided by Lorenzo Bernardi, continued its perfect run by sweeping Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri 3–0 in a tense derby. Despite the scoreline, the match was close (25–23, 26–24, 25–20). Giulia Leonardi earned MVP honors for her outstanding performance, while Alsmeier (14), Ishikawa, and Igiede (12 each) led the scoring.
In the biggest upset of the day, Honda Cuneo Granda Volley stunned Savino Del Bene Scandicci 3–0 (25–19, 25–10, 26–24). Pritchard was unstoppable with 18 points and five blocks, earning MVP, while Pucelj and Diop added 14 each. Only Antropova hit double digits for Scandicci, struggling with efficiency.
Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano had no trouble against Omag-MT San Giovanni in Marignano, cruising to a 3–0 victory. Haak led the charge with 16 points and another MVP title, supported by Zhu (14) and Daalderop (11).
In Monza, Numia Vero Volley Milano bounced back by beating Megabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia 3–1. Eleonora Fersino stood out in reception (80%), helping Egonu (25 points) and Lanier (17) dominate.
Il Bisonte Firenze thrilled home fans by overturning a two-set deficit to defeat Cbf Balducci Hr Macerata 3–2. Knollema (25 points, MVP) and Bukilic (17) led the comeback, while Kokkonen (27) and Decortes (21) shined for the visitors.
Bartoccini-Mc Restauri Perugia secured their first win of the season, beating Wash4Green Monviso Volley 3–1. Gardini claimed MVP honors with 22 points, while Davyskiba scored 16 for Monviso.
Closing the day, Eurotek Laica Uyba triumphed in a rollercoaster 3–2 win over Bergamo. After leading 2–0, Uyba was pushed to the limit before Obossa (19) and MVP Battista inspired a comeback, sealed by Eckl’s decisive block at 17–15.
- Eurotek Laica Uyba – Bergamo 3-2 (25-19, 25-21, 21-25, 16-25, 16-14)
- Bartoccini-Mc Restauri Perugia – Wash4green Monviso Volley 3-1 (25-17, 25-19, 23-25, 25-20)
- Igor Gorgonzola Novara – Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri ’76 3-0 (25-23, 26-24, 25-20)
- Il Bisonte Firenze – Cbf Balducci Hr Macerata 3-2 (20-25, 18-25, 25-22, 25-20, 15-11)
- Numia Vero Volley Milano – Megabox Ondulati Del Savio Vallefoglia 3-1 (26-24, 19-25, 25-21, 25-16)
- Omag-Mt San Giovanni In Marignano – Prosecco Doc A.Carraro Imoco Conegliano 0-3 (12-25, 19-25, 16-25)
- Honda Cuneo Granda Volley – Savino Del Bene Scandicci 3-0 (25-19, 25-10, 26-24)
- Matey Kaziyski Won’t Stay in Bulgaria — Chooses Lucrative Move to Türkiye
- ITA W: Novara Tops Serie A1
- GER W: USC Münster Extends Strong Start
- RUS W: Dynamo Moscow Secures Confident Win
- BRA W: Amanda Campos Recovering After Scary On-Court Collision
